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William OLSON Obituary

Long-Time Resident of Mendota Heights Passed Away July 8, 2013 at age 70 Born in Chisholm, MN to wonderful parents, Bill & Edna (nee Martin) Olson who dedicated themselves to their children. His uncle Jean Martin taught him to swim, hunt & enjoy the soul of nature. Chisholm was filled with wonderful people who helped & taught him in his growth period. Bill graduated from Chisholm High School where he was a Merit Scholar, an Eagle Scout & achieved many other academic awards. He graduated from the U of M with a B.S. in Chemistry & Microbiology. He later earned his MPH in Environmental Health from the U of M and a Law degree from Hamline University. Bill worked as a research chemist at EcoLab for 8 years and then as an attorney for the St. Paul Companies (Travelers) and Northland Insurance. His largest accomplishment however was his family, especially his daughter and his grandson. He was also very proud of having asked Alicia to marry him on their first date. Bill is survived by Alicia, his wife of 43 years; daughter Evey (Kevin) Wellman; grandson, Cody William Wellman; brother, Robert (Sue) Olson of WBL; sisters, Renee Olson of Chisholm & Melanie (Paul) Sterns of Hibbing; nephews, Robert & Michael Sterns of Hibbing; and many other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM, Friday, July 12th at the CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 1405 Sibley Mem'l Hwy., Mendota. Visitation 4-8PM Thursday, July 11th at J.S. KLECATSKY & SONS FUNERAL HOME (651-454-9488), 1580 Century Pt. (Yankee Doodle @ Coachman), Eagan and also 1½ hours prior to the Mass at the church on Friday. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorials preferred to the Mayo Clinic Melanoma Research Fund; 200 S.W. 1st St.; Dept. of Development; Rochester, MN 55905. "Good…better…best, don't let them rest, until your good is better, and your better is the best."


Published by Pioneer Press on Jul. 10, 2013.
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Our family feels your loss. Bill was a gentle man and his legacy lives on in his daughter and grandson. Alicia the love of his life. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Remember he is with you always.

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July 17, 2013

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Alicia and family. so sorry to hear about bills passing, the world has lost a wonderful and caring man and he will be missed greatly by all of us. we had some wonderful times together and we will cherish those times forever. please let us know if we can do anything for you. you will be in our hearts and prayers. L
love kittie and butch swanson

July 15, 2013

Bill touched the lives of all the people he met, A kind and gentle man who had nothing but good to say about anyone. we had only know him through family gatherings, but he impacted us as though we had known him our entire lives. He will be missed,
Jeff and Bonnie Roth

July 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you Alicia, Evey, Kevin and Cody. I am so happy I got to meet Bill through Evey's marriage to Kevin, my cousin. Always enjoyed visiting with the family at special occasions.
May you always remember all the special moments you had with Bill during his lifetime. My God be with you as you go through the next trying days.

Donna Lindstrom

July 10, 2013

Bill will be greatly missed in the neighborhood! He always had a warm greeting and added that it was "going to be a great day!" He truly adored his family and was so proud of each of them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Alicia, Evey and Cody.
Mike, Jenny, Caroline, Elizabeth and Charlotte

July 10, 2013

Bill, You were the very finest of big brothers-for me.
Your wonderful wit, unparalleled
wisdom, ever ready smile, bold laughter not to mention kindest and gentlest of hearts will all be agonizingly longed for-forever.
I cannot imagine anyone who did more for their family, friends and world each and every day of their life.
You managed to better the day of every soul that you ever met.
May the Good Lord take the same care of you that you so lovingly provided all you ever encountered.
Bill, you will be missed way, way more than you could ever know.
Your brother,
Bob

Bob Olson

July 10, 2013

Bill, You were the very finest of big brothers-for me.
Your wonderful wit, super support, ever ready smile, bold laughter, not to mention kindest and gentlest of hearts will all be agonizingly longed for-forever.
I cannot imagine anyone who did more for their family, friends and world each and every day of their life.
You managed to better the day of every soul that you ever met.
May the Good Lord offer you the same care that you provided all you ever encountered.
Bill, you will be missed way, way more than you could ever know.
Your brother, Bob

Bob Olson

July 10, 2013

Mrs. Olson, Evey and Cody,

We are thinking of you and wishing we could be there to support you in the coming days. Mr. Olson showed a dedicated presence at all our SMU hockey games. Just last week I was digging through some old pics and in many of the hockey ones, there he was in the background smiling! He is a good role model for us all- remembering to let people know during life how much you love and and appreciate them, before it is too late to let them know. It was obvious how much he loved you all.

Sending our love,
Adam & Ruth

Ruth Wagner

July 10, 2013

You were the very finest of big brothers-for me.
Your wonderful wit, super support, unparalleled wisdom,
ever ready smile, bold laughter,
not to mention kindest and gentlest of hearts will be agonizingly longed for-forever.
I cannot imagine anyone who did more for their family, friends and world every day, than you.
You managed to better the day of every soul that you ever met.
May the Good Lord offer you the same kind care that you, so lovingly, provided to all you ever encountered.
Thank you Bill, you will be missed way, way more-than you could ever know. Love, Brother Bob

Bob Olson

July 10, 2013

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