Longtime Newberry resident, Vernard Nels "Oli" Olson, 88, died Tuesday afternoon September 8, 2020 at Golden Leaves Living Center.
Born June 8, 1932 in Harrietta, son of the late Nels and Goldie (Mercer) Olson, Oli was a 1951 graduate of Mesich High School. On October 24, 1952, Oli enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1954 attaining the rank of Private First Class.
Oli worked for several years in road construction until his hiring at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center 1965. He later transferred to the Department of Natural Resources employed as a Fire Officer until his retirement after 30 years of State of Michigan service.
Oli loved the out-of-doors and spent most of his life working for the fire division during the summer and grooming snowmobile trails during the winter months. Oli was an avid fisherman, hunter and especially enjoyed his family and berry picking.
Oli was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, member and former past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #2929 and member and past president of the Tahquamenon Sportsman's Club. He also spent many years playing cribbage in the local cribbage league.
In addition to his parents, Oli is preceded in death by his brother Aldon (Glenna) Olson, brothers-in-law Michael Flint and J.D. Littlejohn and sister-in-law Donna Stampfler.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Patricia Stampfler of Newberry, whom he married November 3, 1962; son Gregory of Grand Rapids; granddaughters Katie Olson of Washington and Rachel Olson of California; siblings Arlene Flint of Cadillac, Emma (Fred) Payne of Florence, Arizona and Clara (Lloyd) Harold of Glenwood, Iowa; sister-in-law Ann Littlejohn of McMillan; brother-in-law Jerome Stampfler of South Lyon; several nieces and nephews.
Due to the present gathering restrictions due to COVID 19, a friends and family gathering will take place at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Newberry on Tuesday September 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at the East Lakefield Township Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Memorials may be directed to St. Gregory's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Born June 8, 1932 in Harrietta, son of the late Nels and Goldie (Mercer) Olson, Oli was a 1951 graduate of Mesich High School. On October 24, 1952, Oli enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1954 attaining the rank of Private First Class.
Oli worked for several years in road construction until his hiring at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center 1965. He later transferred to the Department of Natural Resources employed as a Fire Officer until his retirement after 30 years of State of Michigan service.
Oli loved the out-of-doors and spent most of his life working for the fire division during the summer and grooming snowmobile trails during the winter months. Oli was an avid fisherman, hunter and especially enjoyed his family and berry picking.
Oli was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, member and former past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #2929 and member and past president of the Tahquamenon Sportsman's Club. He also spent many years playing cribbage in the local cribbage league.
In addition to his parents, Oli is preceded in death by his brother Aldon (Glenna) Olson, brothers-in-law Michael Flint and J.D. Littlejohn and sister-in-law Donna Stampfler.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Patricia Stampfler of Newberry, whom he married November 3, 1962; son Gregory of Grand Rapids; granddaughters Katie Olson of Washington and Rachel Olson of California; siblings Arlene Flint of Cadillac, Emma (Fred) Payne of Florence, Arizona and Clara (Lloyd) Harold of Glenwood, Iowa; sister-in-law Ann Littlejohn of McMillan; brother-in-law Jerome Stampfler of South Lyon; several nieces and nephews.
Due to the present gathering restrictions due to COVID 19, a friends and family gathering will take place at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Newberry on Tuesday September 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at the East Lakefield Township Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Memorials may be directed to St. Gregory's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Longtime Newberry resident, Vernard Nels "Oli" Olson, 88, died Tuesday afternoon September 8, 2020 at Golden Leaves Living Center.
Born June 8, 1932 in Harrietta, son of the late Nels and Goldie (Mercer) Olson, Oli was a 1951 graduate of Mesich High School. On October 24, 1952, Oli enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1954 attaining the rank of Private First Class.
Oli worked for several years in road construction until his hiring at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center 1965. He later transferred to the Department of Natural Resources employed as a Fire Officer until his retirement after 30 years of State of Michigan service.
Oli loved the out-of-doors and spent most of his life working for the fire division during the summer and grooming snowmobile trails during the winter months. Oli was an avid fisherman, hunter and especially enjoyed his family and berry picking.
Oli was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, member and former past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #2929 and member and past president of the Tahquamenon Sportsman's Club. He also spent many years playing cribbage in the local cribbage league.
In addition to his parents, Oli is preceded in death by his brother Aldon (Glenna) Olson, brothers-in-law Michael Flint and J.D. Littlejohn and sister-in-law Donna Stampfler.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Patricia Stampfler of Newberry, whom he married November 3, 1962; son Gregory of Grand Rapids; granddaughters Katie Olson of Washington and Rachel Olson of California; siblings Arlene Flint of Cadillac, Emma (Fred) Payne of Florence, Arizona and Clara (Lloyd) Harold of Glenwood, Iowa; sister-in-law Ann Littlejohn of McMillan; brother-in-law Jerome Stampfler of South Lyon; several nieces and nephews.
Due to the present gathering restrictions due to COVID 19, a friends and family gathering will take place at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Newberry on Tuesday September 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at the East Lakefield Township Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Memorials may be directed to St. Gregory's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Born June 8, 1932 in Harrietta, son of the late Nels and Goldie (Mercer) Olson, Oli was a 1951 graduate of Mesich High School. On October 24, 1952, Oli enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1954 attaining the rank of Private First Class.
Oli worked for several years in road construction until his hiring at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center 1965. He later transferred to the Department of Natural Resources employed as a Fire Officer until his retirement after 30 years of State of Michigan service.
Oli loved the out-of-doors and spent most of his life working for the fire division during the summer and grooming snowmobile trails during the winter months. Oli was an avid fisherman, hunter and especially enjoyed his family and berry picking.
Oli was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, member and former past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #2929 and member and past president of the Tahquamenon Sportsman's Club. He also spent many years playing cribbage in the local cribbage league.
In addition to his parents, Oli is preceded in death by his brother Aldon (Glenna) Olson, brothers-in-law Michael Flint and J.D. Littlejohn and sister-in-law Donna Stampfler.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Patricia Stampfler of Newberry, whom he married November 3, 1962; son Gregory of Grand Rapids; granddaughters Katie Olson of Washington and Rachel Olson of California; siblings Arlene Flint of Cadillac, Emma (Fred) Payne of Florence, Arizona and Clara (Lloyd) Harold of Glenwood, Iowa; sister-in-law Ann Littlejohn of McMillan; brother-in-law Jerome Stampfler of South Lyon; several nieces and nephews.
Due to the present gathering restrictions due to COVID 19, a friends and family gathering will take place at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Newberry on Tuesday September 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am at the church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at the East Lakefield Township Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Memorials may be directed to St. Gregory's Catholic Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
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