Gary
Gary Lee Oleson
d. February 10, 2010
Gary Lee Oleson
September 17, 1938-February 10, 2010
Gary Oleson, 71, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hampton, Iowa, Gary lived there with his parents, Gilbert and Doris (Harlan) Oleson. He married Ruth Jane Nelson in 1957 and they had seven children. Mr. Oleson was a cheese maker in Iowa before moving to Austin, TX where he worked as caregiver for the State. In 1996, he moved to Red Wing, MN working for Lutheran Social Services and Treasure Island. He played high school football and continued to enjoy sports throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman and kept his "sweet spots" closely guarded. He was a lifelong Twins fan and looked forward to the Red Wing Aces and Miesville Mudhens game every summer. While he had close friends, in the past few years his closest friend was Rachel Lee.
Mr. Oleson is preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marlys Petrie and Eunice Oleson and one daughter, Dorene Haydon. He is survived by his children Kandis Mendez of Taylor, TX, Penny S. Oleson of Red Wing, MN, Jeffrey Oleson of Pittsfield, MA, Melissa Oleson Mastan of Buckholtz, TX , Angela Buhrman of Columbia, SC and John Eric Oleson of Georgetown, TX; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; his sisters, Phyllis Griffith of Manor, TX and Valda (Donald G.) Santee of St. Charles, MN; a brother, Vail Oleson of Blair, NE and many nieces and nephews. "Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Oleson has the left the building. Good-night."
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with a visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to donor's choice or donor's local food shelf
September 17, 1938-February 10, 2010
Gary Oleson, 71, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Born in Hampton, Iowa, Gary lived there with his parents, Gilbert and Doris (Harlan) Oleson. He married Ruth Jane Nelson in 1957 and they had seven children. Mr. Oleson was a cheese maker in Iowa before moving to Austin, TX where he worked as caregiver for the State. In 1996, he moved to Red Wing, MN working for Lutheran Social Services and Treasure Island. He played high school football and continued to enjoy sports throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman and kept his "sweet spots" closely guarded. He was a lifelong Twins fan and looked forward to the Red Wing Aces and Miesville Mudhens game every summer. While he had close friends, in the past few years his closest friend was Rachel Lee.
Mr. Oleson is preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marlys Petrie and Eunice Oleson and one daughter, Dorene Haydon. He is survived by his children Kandis Mendez of Taylor, TX, Penny S. Oleson of Red Wing, MN, Jeffrey Oleson of Pittsfield, MA, Melissa Oleson Mastan of Buckholtz, TX , Angela Buhrman of Columbia, SC and John Eric Oleson of Georgetown, TX; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; his sisters, Phyllis Griffith of Manor, TX and Valda (Donald G.) Santee of St. Charles, MN; a brother, Vail Oleson of Blair, NE and many nieces and nephews. "Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Oleson has the left the building. Good-night."
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with a visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to donor's choice or donor's local food shelf
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