Marlin Dewey Olson
1930 - 2003 (73 years)
Generation: 1
1. Marlin Dewey Olson was born on 3 Jun 1930 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska (son of Vermont Percy Olson and Florence Violet Bengtson); died on 10 Jun 2003 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness.; was buried on 13 Jun 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 20 Jul 1930, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
- Confirmation: 17 Jun 1945, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
- Graduation: 28 May 1948, Luther Academy, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska
Notes:
Marlin served in the Army during the Korean Conflict from December 6, 1951 until December 5, 1953.
He was stationed in the Marshall Islands Bikini Atoll. Marlin acted as a butcher, a baker and then the Ice Cream Maker before being sent state side and being Honorably discharged from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Marlin's rank was Corporal in the Quarter Master Corps. During his military service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JUNE 12, 2003
Olson --Marlin Dewey, 73, Wahoo, died Tuesday (6/10/03) in Lincoln. Born in Wahoo. Former farmer; part-time worker for Virgl Implement.
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal Annette Balthrop, Newman, Ga., Marlys Elaine Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg, Minneapolis; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet Sayers, both of Omaha; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; grandson, Grahammson Kellogg, Minneapolis.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: Handicap accessibility fund, at the church.
OMAHA WORLD HERALD - JUNE 12, 2003
OLSON-Marlin D., age 73, Wahoo. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal (Jerry) Balthrop, Newnan, GA, Marlys (Charles) Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg (James
Kellogg), Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Grahamm Olson Kellogg, Minneapolis, MN; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet (Richard) Sayers, all Omaha; brother-in-law, Martin (Marlene) Pearson, Ceresco; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; nieces; nephews; cousins; friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Fri. 10 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial Fri. 9 am, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Military Honors by Fort Riley, KS Honor Guard. VISITATION Thurs. 2-8 pm, Funeral Home. Memorials to Handicap Accessibility Fund ahe Church. View complete obituary and send condolences@www.prussnabity.com
PRUSS-NABITY Funeral Home
Wahoo, NE 402-443-3128
WAHOO NEWSPAPER, JUNE 19, 2003
Marlin Olson
WAHOOMarlin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
2. Vermont Percy Olson Vermont married Florence Violet Bengtson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Florence Violet Bengtson Children:
- 1. Marlin Dewey Olson was born on 3 Jun 1930 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2003 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness.; was buried on 13 Jun 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders, Nebraska.