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Richard L. Olsen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 25,1938, to Richard J. and Helen Sebecke Olsen. After graduating High School, he joined the United States Navy. He then attended college and earned his Industrial Engineer Degree. He was a Machinist and an Industrial Engineer and worked for Westinghouse Elevators in New Jersey, and also at Elastimold where they manufacture pre-molded accessory components for underground cable.
About 20 years ago he decided to move to Perry to be close to the ocean and to be close to his parents that lived in Cherry Lake, FL.
He then married Teresa Kinsey and had a beautiful 12 years together and having many adventures, road trips, by car, motorcycle and many cruises. They enjoyed going to Panama City Beach every year and going to the Tin Can Sailor Reunions etc, etc
Richard was an avid Bowler, loved to read books and loved to fish. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Perry, FL, the Elk's Lodge, AARP, the American Legion and a Boy Scout Leader. He was very proud of the fact of his troop winning the Philmont Award. He helped many people file their Tax returns and also helped senior citizens with driver refresher courses for discounts on their auto insurance through AARP.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Richard J. and Helen S. Olsen, Brother, Harold Olsen, his Stepmother, Mary Olsen, his Wife of 33 years, Kathleen Olsen and his Dogs, Spencer and Samara.
He is survived by his Wife, Teresa Kinsey Olsen, of Perry; and 4 Children, Douglas Olsen (Doreen), of South Carolina; David Olsen, Daniel Olsen (Dwayne) of Minnesota and his daughter, Erica Jones of Washington; 4 Grandchildren Keith (Ashley), Angelica, Taylor and Dylan and 1 Great grandchild on the way.
A Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 3:00pm, at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL.
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