Merle Olson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Merle Olson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, born in Thompson, Iowa. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Olson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ole Olson and Sylvie Olson (Iverson); his daughter Sandra; his wife Marjorie Lorraine Olson; his son-in-law Richard Mattson; his foster son David Maag; and his siblings, Cecil Olson (Burnet), Ivan Olson (Arlet) and Lillian Hansen.
He is survived by: his children, Sharilynn Crouse (Sheldon) of Hutchinson, MN, Judith Olson of Alachua, FL, Philip Olson (Linda) of Litchfield, MN and Rochelle Scott (Kent) of Plymouth, MN; his grandchildren, Lynn Mattson, Bethani Rittgers (Tim), Jodele Patchett (Matthew), Tiffany Messerli (Dan), Ryan Crouse (Jennifer), Nicholas Olson, Colin Foley (Erica), Sonya Roberts (Reggie), Gregory Olson, Laura Olson, Timothy Olson (Alexis), Matthew Scott (Cambria) and Tyler Scott (Erika); his great grandchildren, Brianna Rittgers, Jordan Rittgers, Zachary Rittgers, Isabella Patchett, Ethan Patchett, Avery Patchett, Eden Messerli, Claire Messerli, Violet Crouse, Cordelle Thomas, Cianna Hudson, Pryce Olson, Payton Olson, Pierson Olson, Amya Carter, Lydia Foley, Benson Olson, Ezra Scott, Arbor Scott, Makenna Scott and Braxton Olson; and his great great grandchild Chozen Thomas. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
