EUGENE R. OLSON
(1931 • 2006)
Eugene R. Olson "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6
On Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, Eugene R. Olson came face to face with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was a day he had been looking forward to all his life. Let us rejoice and find strength in the Lord.
Prior to his stay at Manitowoc Health Care Center, Eugene, age 74, resided at 736 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc. He was born June 19, 1931 in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond O. and Gertrude J. (Kuehne) Olson. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and on April 18, 1953, he married Grace Wilde at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 52 years together. Eugene was employed as a maltster at Kurth Malting for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Air Force from June 1948 to July 1952. Eugene enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, fishing and baseball.
Survivors include his wife: Grace; their children: Steven R. (Karen) Olson, Manitowoc; and Elisabeth J. (Daniel) Tienor, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Tori (Joe) Leiterman; Kenneth Olson; William Olson; Sarah (Nathan) Waack; Joseph Tienor; Aaron Tienor; and Nathan Tienor; great-granddaughter: Emma Leiterman; a brother: Leroy (Elaine) Olson, Manitowoc; brother-in-law: the Rev. Paul H. (Cynthia) Wilde, Jackson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and his wife's parents: William H. and Edna Wilde, Eugene is preceded in death by a son: Terry Paul Olson in 1958.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. Friday at the church to the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center and Dr. Lynn Baatz for their compassion and care.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, February 7, 2006 pg. A3
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EUGENE R. OLSON
(1931 • 2006)
Eugene R. Olson "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6
On Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, Eugene R. Olson came face to face with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was a day he had been looking forward to all his life. Let us rejoice and find strength in the Lord.
Prior to his stay at Manitowoc Health Care Center, Eugene, age 74, resided at 736 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc. He was born June 19, 1931 in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond O. and Gertrude J. (Kuehne) Olson. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and on April 18, 1953, he married Grace Wilde at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 52 years together. Eugene was employed as a maltster at Kurth Malting for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Air Force from June 1948 to July 1952. Eugene enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, fishing and baseball.
Survivors include his wife: Grace; their children: Steven R. (Karen) Olson, Manitowoc; and Elisabeth J. (Daniel) Tienor, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Tori (Joe) Leiterman; Kenneth Olson; William Olson; Sarah (Nathan) Waack; Joseph Tienor; Aaron Tienor; and Nathan Tienor; great-granddaughter: Emma Leiterman; a brother: Leroy (Elaine) Olson, Manitowoc; brother-in-law: the Rev. Paul H. (Cynthia) Wilde, Jackson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and his wife's parents: William H. and Edna Wilde, Eugene is preceded in death by a son: Terry Paul Olson in 1958.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. Friday at the church to the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center and Dr. Lynn Baatz for their compassion and care.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, February 7, 2006 pg. A3
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