Wayne Olson

Funeral services for Wayne Olson of Eagle Bend were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend with Reverend Cordell Strug, Reverend Mary Carol Strug and Reverend Stephen Papillon presiding. Wayne passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the age of 76 years. K. Wayne Olson was born on November 29, 1931 to Oscar A. and Hulda (Moller) Olson at their home in Wykeham Township. After graduating from Eagle Bend High School, he went to Minneapolis and studied architectural drafting and estimating at Dunwoody. He joined the Navy and served his country from 1951 until 1955. Wayne was united in marriage with Loretta Pontius on August 6, 1958 at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township. They had two children, Bryan and Dale. Loretta passed away in 1989 at the age of 50 years. Wayne was united in marriage with Lonna (Rachuy) Stevenson at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend on June 16, 1990. Wayne was a lifetime resident of Eagle Bend. His father Oscar purchased the Eagle Bend Farm and Lumber in 1946. Wayne and his brother Kermit took over its operation when their father passed away in 1964. He completed passing the company to his son Dale’s family in 1997. He served his community as a member of the Lions Club, Eagle Bend Volunteer Fire Department, and American Legion. He enjoyed his work and being outdoors hunting. He also enjoyed being with his family and made an extra effort to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Loretta on April 17, 1989 and his parents Oscar and Hulda Olson. He is survived by his wife Lonna; children Bryan (Kim) Olson of Sauk Centre and Dale (Denise) Olson of Eagle Bend; step-children Craig (Marie) Stevenson of Fergus Falls and Lisa Stevenson of Battle Lake; 12 grandchildren; and brother Kermit (DeVona) Olson of Eagle Bend. Honorary Pallbearers were Sean Stevenson, Megan Olson, Amanda Olson and Emily Olson. Pallbearers were Jessica Olson, Nicholas Olson, Matthew Olson, Ben Olson, Michael Olson and James Olson. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 280 and Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 6318 of Eagle Bend. Interment was in the Hope Cemetery at Eagle Bend.

Wayne Olson

November 29, 1931 - November 12, 2008