Arthur Charles Olson was born at home in Tilden township near Mentor MN, son of John T. and Ida Marie (Camp) olson. He attended school at Dugdale school thru 8th grade.
On February 7, 1945, he entered the US Army and served his country until his honorable discharge December 3 , 1946. He was proud of his service and enjoyed telling about his experience Especially his duty as a courtroom Guard at the Nuremberg Trial.
On June 5, 1951 Art was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Schear in Red Lake Falls MN. The couple lived in crookston and one year in international falls, before settling down near Mentor where they purchased a farm and have lived since. Art worked at numerous places throughout the years including the State highway department, railroad, paper mill in international falls and 17 years at Spring Gravel pit along with having a few cattle. Following his retirement he helped his cousin Truman Johnson with farming.
He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and was known for telling jokes and a good story. Art was a member of First English Lutheran church at Mentor until it closed and then a member of First Evanger Lutheran church in fertile until it closed. He was a member of the McIntosh VFW.
Art is survived by his daughters Sharon (Larry of Erskine MN) of McIntosh mn, Janis of Mentor MN; grandchildren Tim of Mentor MN; Jill (Leif) of Oklee; Amy of Red Lake Falls MN; Katie (Jason) of New Prague MN; great grandchildren Hailey, Riley, Gunner, Natalie, Ava.
Brother in laws; Marvin "Bud" Schear, Dale"Bump" Erickson, sister in law Ann Schear. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Art is proceeded in death by his wife Evelyn, parents, brother Russell, son in law Reggie.
On February 7, 1945, he entered the US Army and served his country until his honorable discharge December 3 , 1946. He was proud of his service and enjoyed telling about his experience Especially his duty as a courtroom Guard at the Nuremberg Trial.
On June 5, 1951 Art was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Schear in Red Lake Falls MN. The couple lived in crookston and one year in international falls, before settling down near Mentor where they purchased a farm and have lived since. Art worked at numerous places throughout the years including the State highway department, railroad, paper mill in international falls and 17 years at Spring Gravel pit along with having a few cattle. Following his retirement he helped his cousin Truman Johnson with farming.
He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and was known for telling jokes and a good story. Art was a member of First English Lutheran church at Mentor until it closed and then a member of First Evanger Lutheran church in fertile until it closed. He was a member of the McIntosh VFW.
Art is survived by his daughters Sharon (Larry of Erskine MN) of McIntosh mn, Janis of Mentor MN; grandchildren Tim of Mentor MN; Jill (Leif) of Oklee; Amy of Red Lake Falls MN; Katie (Jason) of New Prague MN; great grandchildren Hailey, Riley, Gunner, Natalie, Ava.
Brother in laws; Marvin "Bud" Schear, Dale"Bump" Erickson, sister in law Ann Schear. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Art is proceeded in death by his wife Evelyn, parents, brother Russell, son in law Reggie.
Arthur Charles Olson was born at home in Tilden township near Mentor MN, son of John T. and Ida Marie (Camp) olson. He attended school at Dugdale school thru 8th grade.
On February 7, 1945, he entered the US Army and served his country until his honorable discharge December 3 , 1946. He was proud of his service and enjoyed telling about his experience Especially his duty as a courtroom Guard at the Nuremberg Trial.
On June 5, 1951 Art was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Schear in Red Lake Falls MN. The couple lived in crookston and one year in international falls, before settling down near Mentor where they purchased a farm and have lived since. Art worked at numerous places throughout the years including the State highway department, railroad, paper mill in international falls and 17 years at Spring Gravel pit along with having a few cattle. Following his retirement he helped his cousin Truman Johnson with farming.
He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and was known for telling jokes and a good story. Art was a member of First English Lutheran church at Mentor until it closed and then a member of First Evanger Lutheran church in fertile until it closed. He was a member of the McIntosh VFW.
Art is survived by his daughters Sharon (Larry of Erskine MN) of McIntosh mn, Janis of Mentor MN; grandchildren Tim of Mentor MN; Jill (Leif) of Oklee; Amy of Red Lake Falls MN; Katie (Jason) of New Prague MN; great grandchildren Hailey, Riley, Gunner, Natalie, Ava.
Brother in laws; Marvin "Bud" Schear, Dale"Bump" Erickson, sister in law Ann Schear. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Art is proceeded in death by his wife Evelyn, parents, brother Russell, son in law Reggie.
On February 7, 1945, he entered the US Army and served his country until his honorable discharge December 3 , 1946. He was proud of his service and enjoyed telling about his experience Especially his duty as a courtroom Guard at the Nuremberg Trial.
On June 5, 1951 Art was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Schear in Red Lake Falls MN. The couple lived in crookston and one year in international falls, before settling down near Mentor where they purchased a farm and have lived since. Art worked at numerous places throughout the years including the State highway department, railroad, paper mill in international falls and 17 years at Spring Gravel pit along with having a few cattle. Following his retirement he helped his cousin Truman Johnson with farming.
He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and was known for telling jokes and a good story. Art was a member of First English Lutheran church at Mentor until it closed and then a member of First Evanger Lutheran church in fertile until it closed. He was a member of the McIntosh VFW.
Art is survived by his daughters Sharon (Larry of Erskine MN) of McIntosh mn, Janis of Mentor MN; grandchildren Tim of Mentor MN; Jill (Leif) of Oklee; Amy of Red Lake Falls MN; Katie (Jason) of New Prague MN; great grandchildren Hailey, Riley, Gunner, Natalie, Ava.
Brother in laws; Marvin "Bud" Schear, Dale"Bump" Erickson, sister in law Ann Schear. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Art is proceeded in death by his wife Evelyn, parents, brother Russell, son in law Reggie.
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