Carlton Morris Olson

Carlton Morris Olson, 84, of Red Wing, died on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his family at the St. Crispin Living Community. He was born on November 17, 1937, in Red Wing to Morris and Helen (VonWald) Olson. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1955. After high school he worked for Munson Construction of Cannon Falls, before working for the St. Paul Union Stockyards in South Saint Paul for 28 years. He married Amber Philinda Conrad on October 22, 1960, in Red Wing. They enjoyed summers at the lake in Chetek, WI. He was a member of New River Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed all sports, especially the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild teams. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting trips to Wyoming and fishing with his family. He was also active in the Republican Party.

He is survived by his five children, Brett (René) Olson of Salt Lake City, UT, Kristen (Daniel) Harstad of Red Wing, James Olson of Red Wing, Derek (Beth) Olson of St. George, UT, and Matthew Olson of Red Wing; grandsons, Ryan (Alyssa) Olson of Minneapolis, Kyle (Stephanie) Olson of Stansbury Park, UT, Caleb (Bethany) Harstad of Red Wing, and Isaac (Kelsey) Harstad of Hager City, WI; and great-granddaughters, Evalyn and Tenley Harstad and Quinn and Landry Olson; and one brother, Charles (Gail) Olson of Cottage Grove.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Philinda.

Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the New River Assembly of God Church with Reverend Tom Johnson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials prefered to the Alzheimer's Association.  Arrangements made by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.