Kenneth Theodore "Ken" Olson

1928 - 2025

Kenneth Theodore Olson, 97, of St. Cloud, passed away May 21, 2025. Funeral services for Kenneth Olson were May 30 at Life Assembly Of God Church in St. Cloud. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Private family burial took place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.

Kenneth T. Olson was born April 20, 1928, to Theodore and Emma Olson. Ken attended Trinity Lutheran School and Sauk Rapids High School. Hea graduated in 1947. After graduation, Ken worked for X-Cel optical and Weber Jewelry. In 1948, Ken got a job with Northern States Power Company. Ken worked for NSP for 38.5 years, retiring in 1986. Ken had the privilege of being retired longer than he worked. Ken joined the Army and served from 1950 to 1952. He served in Korea from June 1951 to March 1952. In 1953, Ken married Iva Wisdom of Arkansas. Their son, Steven Olson, was born in 1954. Iva passed away in March 1960. In 1961, Ken married Maxine Busse. Ken and Maxine were married for 61 years. Maxine passed away in July 2021. Ken was a member of Life Assembly in St. Cloud. In his younger years, he taught Sunday School and Royal Rangers. Ken served his Lord and lived a life honoring to his Savior.

James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who preseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

Survivors include his sons and daughter, Steve (Tina) Olson of Alma, Arkansas, Larry (Lisa Kollander) Olson of Eden Prairie and Joy (Kevin) Olson of St. Cloud; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Ken was preceded in death by his two wives, parents and seven siblings.
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