Robert was born in the Argo area of rural Craig, Nebraska, to Arthur A. & Florence J. (Lundholm) Olson.
He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, NE.
Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947.
Bob started farming and raising livestock in high school. In his early years, he helped build Boys Town and also worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant and Uehling Hay Mill. He took over the care of the farm and of his family upon the untimely death of his father, when Bob was 19.
Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13-1952, and for 65 years they remained by each others side. They raised 5 children, and the family initially resided in the Argo area, then rented a farm on the Missouri River bottom near Tekamah beginning in 1955.
Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960's. Bob Jr. came up with the name for the business-"Lee Valley"-because of the middle names and the location of the farm in Missouri River Valley.
In 1980s, Bob expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming on of the largest farm operations in Burt County. Randy, Patty, Scott and Susan joined them in the business full time. Many family members worked together to make each sale a day of success.
Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show animals and other 4-H projects. He loved the Burt County Fair and 4-H programs
and was a supporter for over 50 years.
Bob was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family, including a Swedish prayer recited to this day by all generations of his family.
Swedish foods, including lutefisk, Bob's famous homemade eggnog and rice pudding, were always a part of his Christmas traditions.
Bob was innovator and visionary in farming practices and encouraged that to others. He was one of the first to plant corn in 30-inch rows, use top planting practices, plant narrow row beans, use a grain cart and use a 4-wheel drive tractor.
He loved telling stories to his customer and friends over a cup of coffee and homemade treats made by Phyllis.
Preceded by:
Parents: Arthur & Florence Olson
Sister: Marian Anderson
Brothers: Arlyn Olson and Merlin Olson
Survived by:
Wife: Phyllis
Children: Robert Jr. Olson (Roy), Randy (Patty) Olson, Vickie (Bill) Shrader, Scott (Susan) Olson, and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio
Grandchildren: Gabe, Ann, Matt, Carrie, Brad, Robert, Amanda, Guin, Abby, Jenny, Garrett, John, Anders, Blaine, Megan and Brandson
21 great grandchildren + one on the way
Omaha World Herald
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
June 2017
He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles, participating in many, many parades in his little car.
Bob participated in the local tractor ride, which later became the Great Nebraska Tractor Ride, from day one. In 2012 he led the tractor ride, which began at Lee Valley as part of their 50-year anniversary customer appreciation celebration.
He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, NE.
Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947.
Bob started farming and raising livestock in high school. In his early years, he helped build Boys Town and also worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant and Uehling Hay Mill. He took over the care of the farm and of his family upon the untimely death of his father, when Bob was 19.
Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13-1952, and for 65 years they remained by each others side. They raised 5 children, and the family initially resided in the Argo area, then rented a farm on the Missouri River bottom near Tekamah beginning in 1955.
Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960's. Bob Jr. came up with the name for the business-"Lee Valley"-because of the middle names and the location of the farm in Missouri River Valley.
In 1980s, Bob expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming on of the largest farm operations in Burt County. Randy, Patty, Scott and Susan joined them in the business full time. Many family members worked together to make each sale a day of success.
Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show animals and other 4-H projects. He loved the Burt County Fair and 4-H programs
and was a supporter for over 50 years.
Bob was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family, including a Swedish prayer recited to this day by all generations of his family.
Swedish foods, including lutefisk, Bob's famous homemade eggnog and rice pudding, were always a part of his Christmas traditions.
Bob was innovator and visionary in farming practices and encouraged that to others. He was one of the first to plant corn in 30-inch rows, use top planting practices, plant narrow row beans, use a grain cart and use a 4-wheel drive tractor.
He loved telling stories to his customer and friends over a cup of coffee and homemade treats made by Phyllis.
Preceded by:
Parents: Arthur & Florence Olson
Sister: Marian Anderson
Brothers: Arlyn Olson and Merlin Olson
Survived by:
Wife: Phyllis
Children: Robert Jr. Olson (Roy), Randy (Patty) Olson, Vickie (Bill) Shrader, Scott (Susan) Olson, and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio
Grandchildren: Gabe, Ann, Matt, Carrie, Brad, Robert, Amanda, Guin, Abby, Jenny, Garrett, John, Anders, Blaine, Megan and Brandson
21 great grandchildren + one on the way
Omaha World Herald
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
June 2017
He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles, participating in many, many parades in his little car.
Bob participated in the local tractor ride, which later became the Great Nebraska Tractor Ride, from day one. In 2012 he led the tractor ride, which began at Lee Valley as part of their 50-year anniversary customer appreciation celebration.
Robert was born in the Argo area of rural Craig, Nebraska, to Arthur A. & Florence J. (Lundholm) Olson.
He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, NE.
Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947.
Bob started farming and raising livestock in high school. In his early years, he helped build Boys Town and also worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant and Uehling Hay Mill. He took over the care of the farm and of his family upon the untimely death of his father, when Bob was 19.
Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13-1952, and for 65 years they remained by each others side. They raised 5 children, and the family initially resided in the Argo area, then rented a farm on the Missouri River bottom near Tekamah beginning in 1955.
Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960's. Bob Jr. came up with the name for the business-"Lee Valley"-because of the middle names and the location of the farm in Missouri River Valley.
In 1980s, Bob expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming on of the largest farm operations in Burt County. Randy, Patty, Scott and Susan joined them in the business full time. Many family members worked together to make each sale a day of success.
Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show animals and other 4-H projects. He loved the Burt County Fair and 4-H programs
and was a supporter for over 50 years.
Bob was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family, including a Swedish prayer recited to this day by all generations of his family.
Swedish foods, including lutefisk, Bob's famous homemade eggnog and rice pudding, were always a part of his Christmas traditions.
Bob was innovator and visionary in farming practices and encouraged that to others. He was one of the first to plant corn in 30-inch rows, use top planting practices, plant narrow row beans, use a grain cart and use a 4-wheel drive tractor.
He loved telling stories to his customer and friends over a cup of coffee and homemade treats made by Phyllis.
Preceded by:
Parents: Arthur & Florence Olson
Sister: Marian Anderson
Brothers: Arlyn Olson and Merlin Olson
Survived by:
Wife: Phyllis
Children: Robert Jr. Olson (Roy), Randy (Patty) Olson, Vickie (Bill) Shrader, Scott (Susan) Olson, and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio
Grandchildren: Gabe, Ann, Matt, Carrie, Brad, Robert, Amanda, Guin, Abby, Jenny, Garrett, John, Anders, Blaine, Megan and Brandson
21 great grandchildren + one on the way
Omaha World Herald
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
June 2017
He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles, participating in many, many parades in his little car.
Bob participated in the local tractor ride, which later became the Great Nebraska Tractor Ride, from day one. In 2012 he led the tractor ride, which began at Lee Valley as part of their 50-year anniversary customer appreciation celebration.
He was baptized and confirmed at Swaburg Lutheran Church in rural Uehling, NE.
Bob attended Argo rural school and graduated from Uehling High School in 1947.
Bob started farming and raising livestock in high school. In his early years, he helped build Boys Town and also worked at the Mead Ordinance Plant and Uehling Hay Mill. He took over the care of the farm and of his family upon the untimely death of his father, when Bob was 19.
Bob married Phyllis June Oberst on April 13-1952, and for 65 years they remained by each others side. They raised 5 children, and the family initially resided in the Argo area, then rented a farm on the Missouri River bottom near Tekamah beginning in 1955.
Bob started buying and selling farm equipment in the early 1960's. Bob Jr. came up with the name for the business-"Lee Valley"-because of the middle names and the location of the farm in Missouri River Valley.
In 1980s, Bob expanded Lee Valley to include farm machinery consignment auctions, later holding some of the largest consignment auctions in the region and becoming on of the largest farm operations in Burt County. Randy, Patty, Scott and Susan joined them in the business full time. Many family members worked together to make each sale a day of success.
Bob was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show animals and other 4-H projects. He loved the Burt County Fair and 4-H programs
and was a supporter for over 50 years.
Bob was proud of his Swedish heritage and instilled those traditions in his family, including a Swedish prayer recited to this day by all generations of his family.
Swedish foods, including lutefisk, Bob's famous homemade eggnog and rice pudding, were always a part of his Christmas traditions.
Bob was innovator and visionary in farming practices and encouraged that to others. He was one of the first to plant corn in 30-inch rows, use top planting practices, plant narrow row beans, use a grain cart and use a 4-wheel drive tractor.
He loved telling stories to his customer and friends over a cup of coffee and homemade treats made by Phyllis.
Preceded by:
Parents: Arthur & Florence Olson
Sister: Marian Anderson
Brothers: Arlyn Olson and Merlin Olson
Survived by:
Wife: Phyllis
Children: Robert Jr. Olson (Roy), Randy (Patty) Olson, Vickie (Bill) Shrader, Scott (Susan) Olson, and Kristie (Tom) DiGiorgio
Grandchildren: Gabe, Ann, Matt, Carrie, Brad, Robert, Amanda, Guin, Abby, Jenny, Garrett, John, Anders, Blaine, Megan and Brandson
21 great grandchildren + one on the way
Omaha World Herald
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
June 2017
He was also a member of Tekamah Masonic Lodge No. 31, receiving his 50-year pin in 2014 and a member of Tangier Shrine and Rawhide Nobles, participating in many, many parades in his little car.
Bob participated in the local tractor ride, which later became the Great Nebraska Tractor Ride, from day one. In 2012 he led the tractor ride, which began at Lee Valley as part of their 50-year anniversary customer appreciation celebration.
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