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Jerome Olszewski Obituary
Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a vigil service at 5 p.m., all at O'Connor Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Cathedral, followed by burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. O'Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
On April 10, 2012, Jerome "Jerry" Olszewski was wrapped in the mantle of the Virgin Mary and brought home to the Lord.
He was born April 1, 1925, in Harlem, to John and Florence Olszewski. He was raised in Hogeland, where he went to school. He also attended St. John's Preparatory School in Minnesota.
In 1947, he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. He was recalled during the Korean War, and served time in Okinawa, Japan. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enjoyed numerous traveling adventures throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. In 1956, he met Ann (Sampson) Olszewski. They were married on Nov. 30, 1957, in Missoula.
Together they raised nine children, Paul Olszewski of Glasgow, Mary McGregor (Jim) of Anacortes, Wash., Mark Ol-szewski of Butte, Steve Olszewski (Kathy) of Great Falls, Roseanne Sweeney (Tom) of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mike Olszewski (Emma) of Clarkston, Wash., Jan Saylors (Ken) of Oklahoma City, Jean Olszewski of Great Falls, and David Olszewski (Karin) of Salem, Ore.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Ruth Brown, who is cherished by the entire family. He also is survived by his brothers, Ted Olszewski, John Olszewski, and Albert Olszewski; and sisters Jackie Kranz and Rosemary Lewis; as well as 21 grandchil-dren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Jerry worked many years in the lumber business in Great Falls. He retired in 1988 from Poulsens, where he was the yard foreman. He enjoyed visiting and telling jokes with his friends at the Westside Vets Club.
As a talented woodworker, Jerry enjoyed crafting items for his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed working on other projects as well. He also was an avid Montana history buff, and after retirement traveled the state with his companion Ruth on many adventures.
His parents and his loving wife, Ann, preceded Jerry in death.
His family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Peace Hospice of Montana, 1101 26th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405, or River's Edge Trail, c/o Recreational Trails Inc., P.O. Box 553, Great Falls, MT 59403.
Condolences may be posted online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Olszewski
Linda Durham
April 19, 2012
To Mark and the Olszewski family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and my friend Jerry. I worked at the Westside VFW for 7 years and Jerry would come in each day and have 2 drafts and talked and then would leave. He was such a wonderful man and he will be missed by a lot of people who know him and love him.
Jennifer Casey
April 17, 2012
To Mark and family so sorry about the loss of you dad! I had the opportunity to meet him on a few visits to Butte and I can say what a pleasant friendly kind man he was! I know he will be dearly missed and I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time!
Love and prayers always!
Jenny Butte, MT
Clara Cichosz
April 16, 2012
My prayers go out to you. Jerry's probably sitting down and playing poker with my dad.
Clara Cichosz
April 16, 2012
My prayers go out to you. Jerry's probably sitting down and playing poker with my dad.
April 14, 2012
Jerry's Loved Ones: We extend our sympathy to you at this time as you bid farewell to this family-oriented, dedicated man. May you each know the comfort, peace and Presence of our Risen Savior now and in the days to come. You're in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Psalm 39:4-5
Greg & Trudy Guy
April 14, 2012
To Steve and Family, remembering your Dad, with fond memories. Our thoughts are with you and pray that you will find Peace and Solice in your time of need.
Ron Bryant
April 14, 2012
To Steve and the Olszewski family. Im very sorry of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you through your difficult time. Ron Bryant
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