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George A. Olson
1924 — 2009
OWATONNA — George A. Olson, 85, of Owatonna, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, surrounded by his family at Cedarview Care Center.
He was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Hartland, Minn. the son of William and Bertina (Sibelrud) Olson. George graduated from country school in Hartland, and then served during WWII with the 77th Division of the United States Army, serving in the campaigns of Leyte, le Shima, Okinawa, and the occupation force in Japan. Just last May George went on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC with his grandson. George married Beverly Neuman April 30, 1953, and together the couple ran Olson Floor Covering Store. George then worked as a floor covering installer for Brick Furniture, Nelson Decorating, Fabricated Woods, and Floor Crafters. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of the Legion. George enjoyed watching the Vikings, Twins, and Gophers, and also liked to visit with friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his children, Lori (and Peter) Meyer, Sue (and Doug) Underland, Steve (and Arlys) Olson, and Kevin Olson all of Owatonna; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Clifford (and Millie) Olson of Hartland, and two sisters, Wilma (and Roger) Bindewald of Shakopee, Gloris (and Clifford) Frantum of Alden.
George was preceded in death by his wife Beverly in 2008; son Gary; three sisters Berdell, Blanche, and Bonnie; and one brother Wilbur.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at United Methodist Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church with the Rev. Loren Olson officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna Memorial Gardens in Owatonna with honors provided by The Steele County Military Funeral Unit.
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