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Max Olson Obituary
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Max Olson of Cambridge, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the age of 91.
Max Leland Olson was born to Herman and Luella (Engelbert) Olson on November, 28, 1924 in Conroy, Iowa. He was one of eight children. His mother died when Max was 6.
Max enlisted in the US Air Force when he was a senior in high school and served in combat with the 13th "Jungle" Air Force as a bombardier in the Pacific in WW II. Following the war he attended the University of Iowa and remained a loyal Hawkeye fan his entire life. He served in the Air Force Reserves for 28 years, obtaining the rank of major.
In 1948, he married Dagny Mindrum. Three children were born to this union; Sue, Don and Doug.
Max married Juanita Rosburg Heinz in 1982 and became step-father to her children; Duane, Barb and Randy.
During his career, Max was employed in various sales positions and worked for the Iowa Department of Economic Development where he organized trade missions to 52 countries.
Max was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cambridge, The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 233. He served as a SCORE volunteer for many years, as a representative to the Older Iowan's Legislature and as a volunteer for many community endeavors.
Max is survived by his wife, Juanita; his children Sue (Mike) Frederick, Don (Pam) Olson, and Doug (Julie) Olson; sister, Ann Johnson; daughters-in-law Terry Heintz and Nancy Heintz; son-in-law, Wayne Cline; sisters-in law Peggy Woods and Marie West; and many grandchildren.
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March 7, 2016
We will miss Max stopping by the International Trade Office of the State of Iowa. He always shared his knowledge, history and enthusiasm to continue to help Iowa companies establish themselves globally. I replaced Max at the State of Iowa after he retired in 1990. He is still remembered, but now will also be missed. - Kathy Hill, International Trade Office, IEDA.
Max and me in Prairie
Pat Joiner
March 2, 2016
I was surprised to see in the Ft. Dodge Messenger that Max passed away. My life is full of "Max" memories and I am so thankful to have run into him in Prairie du Chien a few years ago. He looked just as handsome as ever! Nete, you and Max were such great friends to my parents. I wish you the very best and will be remembering you, Max and your families in my prayers.
Dean Fuller
February 29, 2016
Neet, So sorry to here of Max's death.He was great member of the HOK. Enjoyed political views with him even though we were on different sides. He told me, at least you can talk about something besides tractors.Enjoyed stories about his service days and growing up in SE Iowa during tough times. Imagine Max and Wilbur are planning something already.Sincerely, Dean Fuller
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