Alfred John Olson “Ole”, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandpa of Balsam Lake. Passed away at St. Croix Falls Regional Medical Center on October 25, 2013 after having a stroke.
Ole was born in Siren, Wisconsin on February 11, 1920 to Ole and Clara Olson. They moved to Balsam Lake and he graduated from Balsam Lake High School. He married Helen Nelson on October 19, 1939.
Alfred worked road construction first on building the Alaskan Highway and many other highway projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He played and watched many sports, baseball, football and others. After retirement he carved many birds, ducks and loons were his specialty. Fishing, especially ice fishing were his favorites along with feeding birds, cooking and life in general. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and Brother Mark Olson.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Olson of Balsam Lake, children; Gary (Sharry) Olson of St. Croix Falls, WI; Sue (Don) Hagen of Kent, WA; Greg (Calleen) Olson of Parker, CO; Mark (Tony) Olson of Denver, CO. Also survived by one sister Evelyn Grafrath of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Eric, John, Joe, Robert and Shannon; great-grandchildren, McKennah, Audrey, Carter, Joey, Janie and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Alfred will be held on Monday November 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, WI. Alfred’s family will greet guests one hour prior to the Church Service from 10-11 A.M. Interment will take place at Balsam Lake Cemetery. The family would like to invite their guests to join them for fellowship and lunch at the Church following the burial.
Pallbearers will be Roger Wolski, Tom Hallberg, Don Hendrickson, Elliott Paulsen, Greg Jones, Guy Williams. Honorary pallbearer: Bob Neerland.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. Please view and sign the online guest book at www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Ole was born in Siren, Wisconsin on February 11, 1920 to Ole and Clara Olson. They moved to Balsam Lake and he graduated from Balsam Lake High School. He married Helen Nelson on October 19, 1939.
Alfred worked road construction first on building the Alaskan Highway and many other highway projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He played and watched many sports, baseball, football and others. After retirement he carved many birds, ducks and loons were his specialty. Fishing, especially ice fishing were his favorites along with feeding birds, cooking and life in general. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and Brother Mark Olson.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Olson of Balsam Lake, children; Gary (Sharry) Olson of St. Croix Falls, WI; Sue (Don) Hagen of Kent, WA; Greg (Calleen) Olson of Parker, CO; Mark (Tony) Olson of Denver, CO. Also survived by one sister Evelyn Grafrath of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Eric, John, Joe, Robert and Shannon; great-grandchildren, McKennah, Audrey, Carter, Joey, Janie and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Alfred will be held on Monday November 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, WI. Alfred’s family will greet guests one hour prior to the Church Service from 10-11 A.M. Interment will take place at Balsam Lake Cemetery. The family would like to invite their guests to join them for fellowship and lunch at the Church following the burial.
Pallbearers will be Roger Wolski, Tom Hallberg, Don Hendrickson, Elliott Paulsen, Greg Jones, Guy Williams. Honorary pallbearer: Bob Neerland.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. Please view and sign the online guest book at www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Alfred John Olson “Ole”, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandpa of Balsam Lake. Passed away at St. Croix Falls Regional Medical Center on October 25, 2013 after having a stroke.
Ole was born in Siren, Wisconsin on February 11, 1920 to Ole and Clara Olson. They moved to Balsam Lake and he graduated from Balsam Lake High School. He married Helen Nelson on October 19, 1939.
Alfred worked road construction first on building the Alaskan Highway and many other highway projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He played and watched many sports, baseball, football and others. After retirement he carved many birds, ducks and loons were his specialty. Fishing, especially ice fishing were his favorites along with feeding birds, cooking and life in general. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and Brother Mark Olson.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Olson of Balsam Lake, children; Gary (Sharry) Olson of St. Croix Falls, WI; Sue (Don) Hagen of Kent, WA; Greg (Calleen) Olson of Parker, CO; Mark (Tony) Olson of Denver, CO. Also survived by one sister Evelyn Grafrath of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Eric, John, Joe, Robert and Shannon; great-grandchildren, McKennah, Audrey, Carter, Joey, Janie and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Alfred will be held on Monday November 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, WI. Alfred’s family will greet guests one hour prior to the Church Service from 10-11 A.M. Interment will take place at Balsam Lake Cemetery. The family would like to invite their guests to join them for fellowship and lunch at the Church following the burial.
Pallbearers will be Roger Wolski, Tom Hallberg, Don Hendrickson, Elliott Paulsen, Greg Jones, Guy Williams. Honorary pallbearer: Bob Neerland.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. Please view and sign the online guest book at www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Ole was born in Siren, Wisconsin on February 11, 1920 to Ole and Clara Olson. They moved to Balsam Lake and he graduated from Balsam Lake High School. He married Helen Nelson on October 19, 1939.
Alfred worked road construction first on building the Alaskan Highway and many other highway projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He played and watched many sports, baseball, football and others. After retirement he carved many birds, ducks and loons were his specialty. Fishing, especially ice fishing were his favorites along with feeding birds, cooking and life in general. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and Brother Mark Olson.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Olson of Balsam Lake, children; Gary (Sharry) Olson of St. Croix Falls, WI; Sue (Don) Hagen of Kent, WA; Greg (Calleen) Olson of Parker, CO; Mark (Tony) Olson of Denver, CO. Also survived by one sister Evelyn Grafrath of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Eric, John, Joe, Robert and Shannon; great-grandchildren, McKennah, Audrey, Carter, Joey, Janie and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Alfred will be held on Monday November 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, WI. Alfred’s family will greet guests one hour prior to the Church Service from 10-11 A.M. Interment will take place at Balsam Lake Cemetery. The family would like to invite their guests to join them for fellowship and lunch at the Church following the burial.
Pallbearers will be Roger Wolski, Tom Hallberg, Don Hendrickson, Elliott Paulsen, Greg Jones, Guy Williams. Honorary pallbearer: Bob Neerland.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. Please view and sign the online guest book at www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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