McMinnville, Oregon
Olaf (Ole) Johnson passed away on Tuesday, April 29, at Hillside Retirement Community in McMinnville, Ore., at the age of 96 Ole was born in a farmhouse in Aneta, N.D. in 1928. He was the youngest of ten brothers and sisters, and was known to everyone as "Bud." After graduating from Grand Forks...
Read MoreI grew up knowing Ole & Ramona, my Dad and Ole were good friends. My condolences to the entire family. If there is a phone number where I can call Ramona I would love to chat with her. Tom Mulflur
Tom Mulflur
August 17, 2025 | Friend
As basketball coach at Madras Union High School, Ole walked up to me and said "You're on the team" since I was 6'8". He coached our team to win the State Championship in 1961. It was great to see him at class reunions, since he was admired deeply.
Chuck Hill
May 08, 2025 | School
Olie was one of those people whom lit up a room with his presence and able to do so with just his smile a Man among Men, the Father and Husband that others strive to be. Best God Godfather a man could have always loved to hear you call me Kevin Oshea.....
Kevin P Bennett
May 08, 2025 | Other
I worked for Ole at PCC from 1972 to 1981 after I got out of the Army . He was a great boss!!...also a great tennis player and golfer (I never beat him on the courts but could sneak out a victory on the links)...later he was instrumental in my getting an admin job at Clackamas CC
SCOTT B FISCHER
May 08, 2025 | Work
Ole never talked about being a veteran. Now as a Vietnam Veteran and Marine Corps Officer I understand the discipline and leadership qualities he was instilling in us as student athletes.
Rockne C Rhoda
May 08, 2025 | School
