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Andy OLSEN Obituary

OLSEN, Andy National League Umpire died May 23, 2014. There are no survivors. He was a National League umpire and avid sailor. There will be a tribute service for Andy on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 pm at the Gulfport Yacht Club, 4638 Del Rio Way South, Gulfport, next to the Lion's Club. More info 727-452-4721

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Andy OLSEN

Sponsored by Cliff & Carol Polk.

39 Entries

Madeline Castillo

February 18, 2024

Dear Andy! I miss you everyday of my life! You left in 2014. Almost 10 years ago and I still can't believe you are gone! I wish that you were here! Thank you for the love and support. You always told me that no matter what happened to us in life that you will always stay by my side and take care of me. I sometimes believe that you still come around. I hear a noise, or a whisper in the wind and believe that you are there. Thank you for your love. God bless you always!

Madeline Castillo

August 12, 2022

Oh Andy! I miss you so much dear! Thank you for the love and care! You will forever live in my heart! It's still hard to accept that you are gone! Until we meet again! Rest In Peace darling!

Madeline Castillo

May 17, 2022

Andy dear! I miss you everyday in my life! I always hold you in the best of my memories! Thank you for all the love! You will live forever in my heart! RIP!

Madeline Castillo

August 13, 2021

Andy! My dear! I have been feeling so sad and helpless lately! I cry a lot and stay by myself trying not to get sick. I see so many people dying and I am not able to help anyone! I am frozen in fear! I think of you and thank God that you did not have to see how this Pandemia is hurting so many of our loved ones. I wanted you to know that I miss you so much! Before I go to sleep I think of you and feel your presence in my room giving me the peace I need to fall asleep. I think a lot and I have a lot of sleepless nights but when I think of you, I calm myself down and I can almost hear you telling me that everything is going to be ok. I miss you! Sending lots of hugs and all my love! God bless you!

Madeline Castillo

August 12, 2020

Andy! My faithful darling! I miss you so much! I have never stopped hurting since the day you left to meet with our creator! Your friends miss you too dear! We hold your memory in our hearts! I will miss you forever! There is so much that has happened since you've been gone! There are days when I feel your presence near me and in my heart I know that you are there..silently waiting until we can be together again! Rest in peace sweetheart! It doesn't matter all the years that go by! I will always carry you in my heart! I am so proud of you! Blessings!

Madeline Castillo

May 11, 2020

Andy! I really miss you everyday of my life! It's so hard to believe how you can be here living in full throttle one day and gone the next! I'm sure that there must be more to life than what we are lead to believe! I am a firm believer in the thereafter and that we shall see each other again! God bless you! RIP. I'll never forget you my dear!

Madeline Castillo

August 31, 2018

Andy, 2018 is here and I miss you more than ever! I still can't accept the fact that you are gone! I want to tell you that you will forever live in my heart! Thank your for your love and your friendship! Blessings! Maddie

Madeline Castilllo

April 15, 2017

2017 is here and I still can't find myself accepting the fact that you went away. Sometimes when I think about you I can almost feel your presence around me. Thank you for the great memories of the years gone by. Rest in peace dear Andy. God is by yourside. Blessings! Maddie

Madeline Castillo

October 18, 2015

Andy's Bio and facts: For those who didn't know Andy very well. May he rest in peace.

Andrew Holger Olsen (born November 30, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1968 to 1980, wearing uniform number 12 for most of his career. Olsen umpired 1,860 major league games in his 13 year career. He umpired in the 1974 World Series, three League Championship Series (1971, 1975, and 1978) and the 1976 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Olsen also played in the minor leagues from 1949 to 1956, as a pitcher. Andrew Holger Olsen (born November 30, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former professional baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1968 to 1980, wearing uniform number 12 for most of his career. Olsen umpired 1,860 major league games in his 13 year career. He umpired in the 1974 World Series, three League Championship Series (1971, 1975, and 1978) and the 1976 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Olsen also played in the minor leagues from 1949 to 1956, as a pitcher. He will forever live in my heart! Love and Miss you Andy! R.I.P. my dear!.

Maurice Doss

September 4, 2015

Maurice Doss

September 3, 2015

Andy I am so sorry to see you go so soon. We used to talk for hours about your days growing up in Brooklyn, your pitching career for the Pirates, and your moments as an Umpire. You will be missed, but you are now with your old friends. Shag Crawford, Al Barlick, Frank Pulli, and many other great umpires. God Bless you.

Madeline Castillo

May 24, 2015

Missing you everyday, wishing you were here! Rest in peace Andy.

Madeline Castillo

May 23, 2015

Oh dear Andy!I can't believe how One whole year has passed since God took you with him and I miss you more than ever! R.I.P. my darling! You will forever live in my heart! <3

December 26, 2014

I worked with Andy both in the Pacific Coast League and the National League. Andy was not only an excellent
umpire, but a class act both on the field and off the field.
A true gentleman and a pleasure to share time with.
Jerry Dale
Hermanus, South Africa

Randy Marsh

September 24, 2014

As long as there are umpires, Andy will be fondly remembered. I met him when I was in the minor leagues and watched him work at old Crosley Field. He was always nice to me and interested as to where I was working and how the career was going. I wish more current MLB umpires had the pleasure of knowing him and seeing how he conducted himself......he was a true professional and an even better person,

Madeline Castillo

September 2, 2014

It is very hard to describe the way you love and admire someone when your heart still can not accept the fact that they have passed away. Andy taught me many things. Patience, love, integrity and passion. His kindness, his sweetness, the spark of his eyes when he looked at me,will forever live in my heart and memory. I will miss him more than anyone will ever know.When I cherish our moments of joy and the countless hours we sat together. My hands feel empty when I can't find him to hold.When I see his favorite place to sit. When I cook his favorite dish oh yes! I will miss him! However I know when is my time to go, we will be together again. God bless you Andy! Rest in peace darling man!

DAVE PHILLIPS

August 31, 2014

Andy personified the word "CLASS". I always enjoyed working with Andy during Spring Training as he always treated everyone with kindness and respect.
Andy will surely have the wind at his back, as he sails into Heaven.
Dave Phillips

Eddie Montague

August 30, 2014

I was fortunate to come into the National league as a young umpire and was able to get to know Andy. One of the nicest and gentlest people I have met in my lifetime. He personified class and dignity and was a true big leaguer. May the heavens open up the seas for you and the wind be always at your back.
Smooth sailing my friend, you will be truly missed!

August 30, 2014

Worked with Andy '61 Northern
'75 NL. Integrity,honesty & class, nobody like him solid as a rock both physically and on the field. You were in good hands with Andy Olsen as a partner. You'll be sorely missed my friend, rest in peace.

Terry Tata

Hope you meet my Dad in heaven

Angel Hernandez

August 29, 2014

I sure admire all the men who did the job before I even thought of doing it as a little league umpire. My dad would talk to me about the umpires in Cuba also in MLB. I knew of him but never met him. I'm sure I would've enjoyed him for we have two things in common that are passions of mine, boating and umpiring. For Andy and all the men that worked before me...Thank you for paving the road! God Bless Mr. Olsen and all that you sacrificed during your tenure.

Larry Vanover

August 27, 2014

I never met Andy Olsen; however, throughout my very impressionable young minor league days I heard nothing but class descriptions from anyone who spoke of a National League Umpire named Andy Olsen.

Gary Darling

August 27, 2014

Andy was one of the 1st umpires I recognized by name when I started umpiring. I would sign some of our fast pitch softball teams scorebook using NL umpires names that I knew. Andy's name was one I used.
Rest in Peace Andy! Smooth seas ahead.

Ted Barrett

August 27, 2014

MLB umpires will always remember Andy and the umpires who came before us. It is because of men like Mr. Olsen that umpiring is such a great profession. We will honor his memory by continuing to strive for excellence on the field! May The Lord Bless You and Keep You!

Dale Scott

August 27, 2014

May the wind be at your back, rest in peace Andy....

Charlie Reliford

August 27, 2014

I first met Andy early in my minor league career and he offered kind, encouraging words as I was attempting to follow the path he had already taken to become a Major League Umpire. Rest in peace

Jim Evans

August 27, 2014

I met Andy for the first time as a minor league umpire in St. Petersburg, FL. He treated me and everyone he ever met as a Big Leaguer. I always enjoyed working spring training with Andy. We need more Andy Olsens in this world. Rest in peace, Andy.

Dan Iassogna

August 27, 2014

Rest in peace Mr. Olsen.

Doug & Joy Harvey

August 27, 2014

Andy Olsen will be greatly missed by those of us who knew him well. An excellent partner on the field, a true gentleman off the field. He had a funny sense of humor and he was fun to be with. Joy and I are saddened to hear of his passing. Fair winds and smooth seas, Andy.

August 23, 2014

Yer otta here!

August 23, 2014

Andrew H. Olsen

August 23, 2014

August 22, 2014

Karen and I recently attended the memorial service for Andy held at the Gulfport Yacht Club. It was hosted by his long time friend Bill West and Carol and Cliff Polk. Andy had no surviving relatives but it was very clear that his friends who gathered there were his extended family. Friends he sailed with, his neighbors and friends he shared morning coffee with. It was a warm and loving tribute to a good umpire and a kind, loving man. It was a trip we are glad we made. Joe and Karen Brinkman

Perry Barber

August 19, 2014

Andy Olsen may not have any surviving relatives, but he will not be forgotten by his family of fellow umpires. He worked the 1971 Major League All-Star game at Tiger Stadium, and his memory will live on among those of us who appreciate his stalwart service to our National Pastime.

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