Gordon Jerome Olson, 83, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Gordon was born September 20th, 1932 in Gibbon, Minn., to Clarence and Hulda (Swenson) Olson. He grew up in the Gibbon community, graduating from Gibbon High School in 1950.
Gordon served in the Korean War from 1953-1955. Upon returning from the military, he graduated from Dunwoody in Minneapolis. On October 13, 1956 he married Joan Miene at Zion Church in Waukon, Iowa.
Gordon worked as a District Technician for Interstate Power Company and retired after 40 years. He enjoyed camping, farming, fishing, woodworking, bird feeding, and most of all, spending time with family. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Winnebago Club for many years.
Gordon is lovingly remembered by his wife, Joan; his children: Steve Olson of Chatfield, Mark (Jamie) Olson of Hudson, Brian (Debbie Wheeler) Olson of Plymouth, and Connie (Jason) Hudock of Owatonna; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Cyrus Olson of Albert Lea.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister LeNore Anderson, infant brother Clarence Einar Olson; daughter-in-law Lynn Olson, and sister-in-law Vivian Olson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 9 at Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. A time of visitation and sharing will be one hour prior to service on Friday at the church. The committal service and full military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.