Dennis R. Olson Obituary (1934

DENNIS R. OLSON Dennis R. Olson, age 72, of Menomonie, WI, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. He was born April 30, 1934 in Connersville, WI to Clyde and Muriel (Williams) Olson. Dennis was raised in Connersville, attended Peaceful Valley grade School and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1951. Dennis married Maryles R. Meier on April 17, 1954 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska, from 1954 to 1956. Dennis and his wife moved to Menomonie in 1956. Following his military service, he owned and operated the Mobil Service Station in Menomonie and drove truck for Dotseth Trucking. In 1966, he began working at the U.S. Post Office in Menomonie, retiring in 1992. During this time, Dennis and Maryles purchased the family farm in the Town of Sherman, and farmed along with his other work. After Maryles' death, Dennis later married Barbara Krause on April 25, 2006. Dennis was a long time member and past president of the Menomonie Lions Club, and received two very prestigious awards, The Birch Sturm Award and the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Dennis was also head of the Lions Game Park for many years. He was on the Board of Directors for the Westconsin Credit Union for a number of terms and was on the Menomonie City Council. Dennis was very involved in a number of volunteer organizations and was one of the founders of the Kanda Kruisers Snowmobile Club. Along with farming, Dennis also enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and any outdoor activities. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. And he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Dennis is survived by: His wife, friend and loving caretaker, Barbara His 3 sons, Randy (Marcia) Olson of Lakeland, MN Ken C. (Nancy) Olson of Boyceville Joel Olson of Menomonie Stepchildren, Kelley Krause of Georgia and David Krause of WI 8 grandchildren, Joy, Devin, Lucas, Spencer, Tyler, Clinton, Anna and Lizzy Step grandchildren, Aubrey, Megan and Lyndi Krause 2 great-grandchildren, Jayde and Jasmine His parents, Clyde and Muriel Olson of Boyceville A brother, Warren "Pork" (Carol) Olson of Boyceville A sister, Merriam (Tom) Showers of Danbury And other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his first wife Maryles and a brother Harlan Olson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Dave Whelan and Pastor Paul Pillman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net