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Brent Olson

1955 - 2016

Brent Olson obituary, 1955-2016, Alexandria, LA

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

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Magnolia Funeral Home

1604 Magnolia St

Alexandria, Louisiana

Brent Olson Obituary

Brent Olson

Brent Richard Olson passed away at Grace Home Dec. 5, 2016. Brent was born September 20, 1955. He played hockey for The University of Wisconsin and was later drafted by the St. Louis Blues.

Member of the elks lodge for 26 years. He was the resident manager of A1 Self Storage for 26 years. His love and kindness touched all those that knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother and father Richard and Jean Olson, sisters LeAnn Olson and Darla Olson, wife Davie Olson, sons Brice Olson, Chris and wife Amy Olson, Cody and wife Hannah Olson, and grandson Jackson Olson. His memory is also cherished by his extended family Julie and Wanda James as well as a host of many friends and family.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Town Talk on Dec. 8, 2016.

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Richard

December 1, 2024

Not too many days go by or something doesn´t remind me of my awesome friend. I treasure the memories. Richard Photinos.

Richard "Photo" Photinos

December 1, 2021

What a truly awesome friend I was blessed having ! Even his initials say something special- "BRO" !!
p.s. that´s my girlfriend Kris

Patrick Mccaughey

January 1, 2017

Brent taught me how to officiate hockey in the 1980s as we traveled to various parts of Wisconsin working games. Many great stories and memories.

Rest in peace..

December 27, 2016

I just heard the news, I'm so sorry. I always hoped I would see Oly again but now I guess I can look forward to seeing him on the other side.... your pal forever, Dick "photo" Photinos.

WILL,KRIS & TYLER GRAHAM

December 8, 2016

MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU PEACE WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER & GRANDFATHER, BRENT.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
WILL, KRIS & TYLER GRAHAM

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