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Roger Olson Obituary

Roger Carl Olson, 77, passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 4, 2020. Roger was born and raised in St Paul, Minnesota. He had a distinguished 32-year career with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. After retirement, he and his wife lived for many years in Tucson, Arizona, before moving permanently to Sacramento in 2016. Roger is survived by his wife of 56 years, Tamara, his son Jeff and daughter Kim and their spouses, and four grandchildren. Roger was well known for his smile, his kindness and thoughtfulness, and his willingness to help others. He believed that we are all part of the human family and that was integral to how he lived his life. He is dearly missed by all his family and friends.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 12, 2020.

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Barb Henry

October 20, 2020

Roger and Tamara were our neighbors in Minnetonka, MN and we hated to see them leave. He will be missed by many in Greenbrier condos. I was trying to find their phone and found this sad obituary.

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Robyn Hefner

June 22, 2020

Dear Tamara
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my very deepest sympathy. Roger was a very wonderful man. You were a fabulous couple together. So sorry.
Robyn Hefner
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Mary McKinnon

June 22, 2020

I met Roger and Tamara through Renaissance. Such a lovely couple. Roger had a kind and engaging personality and smile. There will be an empty seat at the book club dining out group and so much more. My sincere sympathy to Tamera and family.

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Doug Guthrie

June 14, 2020

I worked for Roger at the Minneapolis HUD office 1977 until 1983. He was one of the warmest most sincere individuals I ever met. I will always remember his smile, laugh and support. He and Tamara were the perfect match. Although I haven't seen him in years, I will miss him as he always sought to make the planet a better place.

Mary Mack

June 14, 2020

My heart goes out to Roger Olson's loved ones and friends. I am sending you thoughts of comfort and peace at this time.

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Judy McIntire

June 12, 2020

Our deepest condolences go out to Roger's family. Roger was a great person and friend. We will miss him a lot . Judy McIntire and family

Jim Friesen

June 12, 2020

So sad that one more Olson has passed on. If my memory is correct, I was amazed that Roger never missed one day of school, through all the grades!! As a kid, I wondered how that could be possible, and even if it was, who would want to go to school everyday??? Every year, the Olson City mice came to our farm and stayed with the country Friesen mice for a short vacation, to be followed up by a Friesen visit to the city at some time. Roger and my brother Bob were the older kids, so Lowell & I wanted to hang out with them, and follow them around the farm. Everyone knows what that means....the big ones play tricks on the younger ones, or ditch them. I guess I would have to thank Roger and my brother Bob for teaching us those skills. We were able to pass that on to Brian, since he was the littlest one. We will all miss Roger.

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