Myron Olson

Myron Orel Olson was born on July 20, 1927 in Mankato, MN, the son of Oscar and Matilda (Mikkelson) Olson. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Anderson on August 7, 1948. The couple lived in Albert Lea, St. Louis Park, and St. Clair, MN where he drove bus and enjoyed being a charter bus, over the road and school bus driver. Following Bonnie's death Myron lived in St. Clair, MN. He was united in marriage to Betty Thormodson on May 21, 1999 and moved to Madelia and retired from driving at the age of 80 years. Myron enjoyed traveling, wintering in Texas and the summer cabin in northern Minnesota, dancing, camping, Polka Music, and always was involved with a handy man project. He enjoyed attending Threshing Days and Pioneer Power. Myron was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Madelia. He loved his time with family, friends, and his grandchildren. Myron died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Luther Memorial Home at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his wife - Betty Olson of Madelia; son - Doug (Connie) Olson of St. Clair, MN, step sons - Verle Thormodson and John (Brenda) Thormodson both of Madelia; grandchildren - Jana and Jason Thormodson; a brother - Oscar (Dorothy) Olson of Madelia; sisters-in-law - LaVonne Olson of Madelia, Ruth Olson of Madelia, and Jean (Alfred) Rabenhorst of Weslaco, TX; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife - Bonnie in 1997; and brothers - John, Orlando, and Lawrence Olson. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, May 12, 2013 Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel 303 E. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Second Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 am Monday, May 13, 2013 Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia 306 Abbott Ave. SW Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 10:00 am Monday, May 13, 2013 Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia 306 Abbott Ave. SW Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Butternut Valley Cemetery-Butternut corner of Hwy 60 and Co Rd 22 aka 206th Butternut, Minnesota, United States 56062