Obit: Olson, Gerald John
“Jerry” (1943 - 2023)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Olson, Wendt, Nielsen, Shields, Dehne, Bier
----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home (Greenwood, Clark Co., WI) 3/11/2023
Olson, Gerald John “Jerry” (1 January 1943 – 24 February 2023) With Flag
Gerald J. "Jerry" Olson, age 80, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Friday,
February 24, 2023, at the VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by
his loving family.
Gerald John Olson was born on January 1, 1943, in Greenwood, to Daniel F. and
Alice R. (Wendt) Olson. He was raised on the family farm, and received his
education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1961. After
high school, Jerry enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on March 27, 1962, and
served until his honorable discharge on September 3, 1965. He resided in
Minnesota where he worked for Minnesota Bakers Corporation in Edina, Bandag Tire
Company, and was a custodian for the Veterans Administration for 30 years,
retiring in 2010.
Jerry was a very active member of the United Church of Christ in Minneapolis,
was a motivational speaker, and loved playing drums for his church, at area
nursing homes, and at the VA. He was known by all as Drummer Jerry.
He is survived by four siblings: Duane (Donna) Olson, Dick (Margie) Olson, Diane
(Wayne) Nielsen, all of Greenwood, Sandy (Kenneth) Shields of Rockwall, TX;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his
parents, and his stepfather: Arnold Dehne.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood, WI. Pastor Elizabeth Bier will officiate,
and burial of cremains will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Military
rites will be conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post #238. Visitation
will be held at the church on Saturday, from 12 p.m. until time of service.
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