Glenn E. Olsen

OLSEN, Glenn E. - Of Grand Blanc, age 78, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2111 Flushing Road, Flint, Sr. Pastor Reverend Ray McGee and Pastor Al Miller officiated. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Calvary United Methodist Church. Glenn was born in Alpena, Michigan on March 12, 1931, the son of Elmer and Inez Olsen and was a resident of the Flint area and Grand Blanc most of his life. On June 7, 1952 he married Evelyn Martin. Glenn especially enjoyed attending the Grand Blanc, Lake Fenton and East Jordan High School sporting events. He traveled to all 50 states and 59 different countries. Glenn loved spending the summers at his cottage on Lake Charlevoix with family and friends. He appreciated his Calvary Church family, especially Thursday Morning Prayer Group. Mr. Olsen was employed by General Motors Truck and Bus for 34 years, retiring in 1987. Surviving are wife, Evelyn; four children, Joan Olsen of Fenton, Sandra and husband Eric Snogren of Wentworth, New Hampshire, Janet and husband Jeff McArthur of Grand Blanc, John and wife Rosanne of Darien, Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Krista and husband Thomas Moriarty, Cassie, Hilarie, Michael, Emily, Benjamin and Charles; great-grandchild, Thomas; sisters-in-law, Elaine Olson of Belleview, Florida, Ella Bonner, Mary and husband Richard Ray; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com