Clarence Olson Obituary (1915 - 2003)

CLARENCE H. OLSON Clarence H. Olson, age 88, of Menomonie, WI died Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. Clarence Henry Olson was born Oct. 9, 1915 in Shand, Saskatchewan, Canada to Alfred and Edith (Krueger) Olson. At the age of five he moved with his family to Menomonie. He graduated from Menomonie High School and later married the former Hazel Kistner on July 10, 1940 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Menomonie. During W.W. II Clarence served in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Saipan. After his discharge from the Army he owned and operated the Campus Caf� along with his brothers Eddie and Wilfred. Clarence was a life long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In his later years he enjoyed spending time with friends at the Senior Center. His family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Clarence is survived by: A son, Richard (Linda) Olson of Bloomington, MN 4 grandchildren, Aaron (Liz) Olson of Waconia, MN Ashlie (Ryan) Keith of Bloomington, MN Andrea (Matt) Bach of Bloomington, MN Alexi (Zach) Thompson of Burnsville, MN 5 great-grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Hannah, Spencer and Benjamin A brother, Edward (Lorraine) Olson of Woodville Other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hazel; 2 brothers, Leonard and Wilfred; and 1 sister, Fern Zimmerman. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Rev. Steve Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI with Military Honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends may call at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.