Russell D. Olson Obituary (1930 - 2007)

RUSSELL D. OLSON Russell Dean Olson, age 76, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at Red cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. He was born May 8, 1930 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin to Arnold and Eleanor (Kothbauer) Olson. He later moved with his family to the Little Elk Creek area in Dunn County. Russell married Marjorie Burgess on June 8, 1948 in Menomonie. They lived on the home farm in the Township of Red Cedar where Russell worked as a dairy farmer for many years. In 1995 they moved into Menomonie and have resided there since. Russell was a member of Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing cards and socializing with friends and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Russell is survived by: His wife, Marjorie of Menomonie A son, Terry (Debbie) Olson of Rochester, MN A daughter, Kathryn Endres (Craig Petersen) of Maple Grove, MN His grandchildren, Heather (David) Schwartz of Rochester, MN Matt and Megan Endres and Ryan Peterson of Maple Grove, MN A great-grandson, Ryder Schwartz of Rochester, MN Two sisters and 1 brother, Lorraine (Merlin) Grutt of Menomonie Dale (Marge) Olson of Great Falls, MT Sharon (Roger) Owen of Durand Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Merlin; and an infant brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Steve Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Froen Cemetery in the Township of Red Cedar. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net