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Frederick "Duane" Olson
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He is survived by his spouse, Frances; three children, Jill Ile, Beverly (Jack) McKee and Fred Olson; mother-in-law, Estella Miller; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous foster children; and his three dachshunds.
Visitation will take place this evening, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Visitation will continue Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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karen mcdonald
March 2, 2017
Fran and Duane were the best foster parents I ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!! Duane you will be sadly missed. I think of them everyday would like to contact fran
Tosh Barbee
October 6, 2008
Duane, you seem to beh in mey thoughts a lot lately.
It just seems so unfair because of all the good you have done. You have helped so many girls get through what ever they had been through...even wehn they acted like rebels. So many things unsaid..
Duane- i had and have so much respect for you that it blows meh away. There aren't many people in this world who have done as much good as you have. Thank you Duane.
Jack & Jan Fangboner
October 4, 2008
Dear Fran & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Glad we could get together last spring with you & Uncle Duane. Good memories. We know he's in a better place. May the Lord bless & strengthen you in your time of need.
Mike and Patty Green
September 17, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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Michelle Gunn
September 17, 2008
Mom, I am so sorry to hear about Dad. We had some wonderful memories together. Thank you both for all you did for me. You made me feel at home just like one of your own. I love you both!
DONELLE DICKINSON
September 17, 2008
FRAN, I wanted to let you know just how deaply DUANE will be missed! He was always full of it { if you know what i mean} Full of life, love and lauphter that will be with us all for ever! My love to you.
DONELLE
Call if and when you need anything ok
Taylor Raphael
September 16, 2008
Dear Fran,
You Probably don't remember me but I stayed with you guys for two weeks while I was in touble. I rememer Duane had a tlak with me and he said I was a smart beautiful young lady and I can do a great job at it if I just set me mind to it. Thank you may you rest in peace I will miss you lots.
Sencerly Taylor
Cheryl Smith
September 16, 2008
Fran and Family,
Duane will be sadly missed by so many people. He always had the patience to with stand all his family and friends around his house during our family reunions and even endured it this year when he was feeling bad. He was a great guy. I pray for the family to to receive the strenth they need to get through this sad time and to move forward in their lives.
Debbie Lake
September 16, 2008
Dear Fran, Jill, Bev, Fred and Families,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Duane will always be remembered as a gentle man, with a gentle smile and a great sense of humor. The New Year Eve parties where he tried to teach us girls how to dance, to the machanic work he did on cars(Yes, even that Ford mustang with the STEAM engine Bev) no matter who they belonged to. He will be GREATLY missed by all, but NEVER forgotten by one of us.
Your Friends,
Ken and Deb(Conklin) Lake
Devra Dickinson
September 16, 2008
My condolences to the entire Olson family. Dad helped me in so many ways. that was his nature to help people. he will be sadly missed. i loved him so much. i know hes in a better place. He fought a valiant fight. that was his nature to fight.
Tosha Barbee
September 16, 2008
Duane...
We all miss you so much..we all love you..and thank you for everything you have done.
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