Robert Olson Obituary
Robert Francis “Bob” Olson, 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in his home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Bob was born on February 12, 1938, to Emil and Maude (Randall) Olson, in White Earth, MN. He grew up in Waubun, MN, where he attended high school. He dropped out to join the military where he served his country for the next few years. After his honorable discharge, he moved to the Fargo Moorhead area where he worked in sheet rocking for Yestibo Sheetrocking. He then began his career as an over-the-road trucker out of Detroit Lakes, MN. He retired in 2010, living in Detroit Lakes where he has lived ever since.
Bob is survived by many loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Anita; son, Robert; infant granddaughter; and two siblings.
Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., followed by the memorial service at 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home, Hawley, MN. A livestream of the service will be available here on Bob's webpage. in memory of Bob, please wear your favorite Vikings attire.
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