DEL M. OLSON
(1925 • 2008)
Del M. Olson of 1324 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, died at Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay June 30, 2008.
He was born June 1, 1925, in Manitowoc, to Henry and Ella (Fink) Olson. Del was the second of four brothers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harlan (Phyllis) and Charles (Lillian). He is survived by his youngest brother, Don (Audrey) of Manitowoc. Del attended Lincoln High School and joined the Navy, serving five tours of duty in submarine service on the USS Plaice during World War II.
Del married Grace (Bausch) in 1948, and they had four children: three daughters, Judy Alexander (Michael) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Kathy Fischer (Allan) of St. Louis, MO; Karen Olson (Marilyn Gruenberg) of New Glarus, WI; and one son, Cris (Pam) of Manitowoc. He was the proud grandfather of Carrie Grapenthin (Larry); Lauren Diaz (Luis), Ashley Kib Fischer, Cameron and Casey Olson and great grandfather of Lucas Diaz and Ellie Grapenthin.
Del's work life was diverse and successful. Over his career he served as a ship fitter, boilermaker and tavern owner of Del's Welcome Inn. Later he worked as a field construction engineer for 15 years for Research Cottrell of Boundbrook NJ until his retirement. Del remarried in 1979 to Elizabeth (Taylor). Elizabeth died in 2002.
Those who knew Del were charmed by his quickness to smile. He loved his family, friends, telling stories of his submarine days, and of course, the Green Bay Packers. Del had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed sharing it. He served as a board member of the Maritime Museum in the 1990s and was a leader on the committee to install periscopes inside the museum. Del was also active giving tours of the USS Cobia, lending his very personal experience and perspective. He took pride in conveying the message of the submarine services' critically important contribution to the victory of WWII.
Graveside military ceremony will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m. by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Olson family.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., July 3, 2008
DEL M. OLSON
(1925 • 2008)
Del M. Olson of 1324 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, died at Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay June 30, 2008.
He was born June 1, 1925, in Manitowoc, to Henry and Ella (Fink) Olson. Del was the second of four brothers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harlan (Phyllis) and Charles (Lillian). He is survived by his youngest brother, Don (Audrey) of Manitowoc. Del attended Lincoln High School and joined the Navy, serving five tours of duty in submarine service on the USS Plaice during World War II.
Del married Grace (Bausch) in 1948, and they had four children: three daughters, Judy Alexander (Michael) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Kathy Fischer (Allan) of St. Louis, MO; Karen Olson (Marilyn Gruenberg) of New Glarus, WI; and one son, Cris (Pam) of Manitowoc. He was the proud grandfather of Carrie Grapenthin (Larry); Lauren Diaz (Luis), Ashley Kib Fischer, Cameron and Casey Olson and great grandfather of Lucas Diaz and Ellie Grapenthin.
Del's work life was diverse and successful. Over his career he served as a ship fitter, boilermaker and tavern owner of Del's Welcome Inn. Later he worked as a field construction engineer for 15 years for Research Cottrell of Boundbrook NJ until his retirement. Del remarried in 1979 to Elizabeth (Taylor). Elizabeth died in 2002.
Those who knew Del were charmed by his quickness to smile. He loved his family, friends, telling stories of his submarine days, and of course, the Green Bay Packers. Del had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed sharing it. He served as a board member of the Maritime Museum in the 1990s and was a leader on the committee to install periscopes inside the museum. Del was also active giving tours of the USS Cobia, lending his very personal experience and perspective. He took pride in conveying the message of the submarine services' critically important contribution to the victory of WWII.
Graveside military ceremony will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m. by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Olson family.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., July 3, 2008
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