1939
Larry
2010
Larry Olsen
October 22, 1939 — March 17, 2010
Larry Olsen,70, Merrill, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, unexpectedly at home.
He was born October 22, 1939 in Black River Falls to the late Einer and Lorraine (Thur) Olsen. He graduated from Fairchild High School, UW-River Falls, and Northwestern University. Larry married Mary Clark in Augusta on August 15, 1970.
Larry was a math teacher and basketball coach at D.C. Everest for 19 years. After teaching, Larry decided to follow his passion, dairy farming, for the next 16 years.
In "retirement" he continued to raise cattle, crop the land, and develop the Country View Subdivision. Larry was a sports enthusiast - from coaching Little League, playing basketball and golf, to being an avid fan of Wisconsin sports teams. He was truly content and enjoyed all the little things in life.
Survivors include his loving wife Mary of Merrill, his son, Steven (Kristin) Olsen of Mosinee, his daughters, Sarah (Brian) Grose of North St. Paul, MN, Lynn (Marlo) Krueger of Marathon, two granddaughters, Vanessa and Ava Krueger (they were the apple of his eye), three brothers, Norman (Barb) Olsen of Green Bay, Orville and Donald (Colleen) Olsen all of Fairchild, two sisters, Nancy Olsen of Altoona, Marie (Greg) Cross of Loveland, CO and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church, town of Maine. Reverend Kevin Hoogland will officiate. Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
He was born October 22, 1939 in Black River Falls to the late Einer and Lorraine (Thur) Olsen. He graduated from Fairchild High School, UW-River Falls, and Northwestern University. Larry married Mary Clark in Augusta on August 15, 1970.
Larry was a math teacher and basketball coach at D.C. Everest for 19 years. After teaching, Larry decided to follow his passion, dairy farming, for the next 16 years.
In "retirement" he continued to raise cattle, crop the land, and develop the Country View Subdivision. Larry was a sports enthusiast - from coaching Little League, playing basketball and golf, to being an avid fan of Wisconsin sports teams. He was truly content and enjoyed all the little things in life.
Survivors include his loving wife Mary of Merrill, his son, Steven (Kristin) Olsen of Mosinee, his daughters, Sarah (Brian) Grose of North St. Paul, MN, Lynn (Marlo) Krueger of Marathon, two granddaughters, Vanessa and Ava Krueger (they were the apple of his eye), three brothers, Norman (Barb) Olsen of Green Bay, Orville and Donald (Colleen) Olsen all of Fairchild, two sisters, Nancy Olsen of Altoona, Marie (Greg) Cross of Loveland, CO and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church, town of Maine. Reverend Kevin Hoogland will officiate. Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
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