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Alan Olsen Obituary
Alan Leonard Olsen, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center on October 2, 2025.
Mr. Olsen was born on November 15, 1942, in Norway, MI, son of the late Leonard Olsen and Violet Olsen.
Alan served our country in the United States Navy, and he was an Electronic Technician for Bell South.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Ingle) Olsen; children, Deborah Rodzniack (Kevin) and Becky Imre (Tom); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jay, and CT; great grandchildren, Noah and Ansley; brother, Lee Olsen; and sister, Patsy Horvath.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Olsen and Violet (Roberson) Olsen.
Funeral Service will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at Crossville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the service.
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