Monday, October 26, 2009

Robert K. Olson

Kenosha -- Robert K. Olson, 89, passed away early Monday morning, October 26, 2009, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints.

Robert was born in Akley, Minnesota, on June 27, 1920, to late Oscar and Bess (nee: Bouck) Olson. He lived in the Racine and Kenosha area since 1949. On February 22, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lola Martin in Sumner, Washington.

Mr. Olson was in the United States Navy. He was employed at Jacobson-Textron Mfg. and also had a side business of making ornamental railings for many years. He was a member of First Evangelical Free Church.

Robert is survived by his wife, Lola Olson; one daughter, Julia (Floyd) Leonard of Sturtevant; two sons, Brian Olson of Kenosha and David Olson of Stanley, WI.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the First Evangelical Free Church, 2401 Ohio St., on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Bodnar officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with family at the church from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials to First Evangelical Free Church have been suggested by the family.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361

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