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Mandus Richard OLSON

Male 1935 - 2007  (72 years)


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  • Name Mandus Richard OLSON 
    Birth 13 Jul 1935  Otter Tail County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 22 Dec 2007  Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • His obit:

      Mandus Richard Olson, 72, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, of Oro Valley, Ariz., surrounded by his five children who helped him transition to the heavens.

      Mandy was born on July 13, 1935, to Otto and Effie Olson, in Maplewood Township, and was raised in Fergus Falls. It was there he met LaDonna Bloch, who became his wife of 53 years. Together they welcomed five beautiful souls into this world: Kim, Kathy, Kory, Karla, and Kristopher.

      In 1959, Mandy started M R Olson Trucking, building the business into a successful enterprise. Over the course of his business life he expanded his truck fleet and three of his children participated in various aspects of the business operations.

      In addition to maintaining his business, Mandy was cognizant of the needs of his fellow truck drivers working in the industry. As a member, and for a period of time president, of the Minnesota Independent Truckers Association, he vigorously lobbied on their behalf at the Minnesota Legislature for eight years. He was instrumental in the creation of numerous bills that passed into law that helped to improve the lives of truck drivers living in Minnesota.

      After enjoying enormous success with his truck business, Mandy retired and sold M R Olson Trucking at the age of 47. However, unwilling to rest on his laurels, Mandy embarked on a new endeavor, M R's Used Cars, which offered inexpensive transportation to individuals with limited resources. During this period he also sponsored a women's softball team.

      Mandy participated in numerous activities throughout his life. He was a Boy Scout and eventually moved on to become leader of the Explorers. He used his experience to help his two sons and grandson become successful in the Boy Scouts program.

      Mandy was an enthusiastic hunter, taking trips to Northhome in northern Minnesota on a yearly basis. He was also an avid fisherman, taking trips to Canada and Mexico. Mandy was fond of the ocean, and took numerous cruises with his loved ones over the course of his life.

      Mandy is reunited in the heavens with those individuals who preceded him, including his parents; three sisters, Olga, Gladys and Eunice; and two brothers, Weldon and Otto.

      Individuals he left behind include his wife of 53 years, LaDonna Olson; three sons, Kim of Fort Pierce, Fla., Kory of Anoka and Kristopher of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Kathy (Begin) of Maple Grove and Karla (Pavek) of Maple Grove; six grandchildren, Sarah, Breanna, Ryan, Kayla, Jenna, Alexander; and a large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.

      The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, with visitation at 1 p.m. prior to the service.
    Person ID I8936  Don Carlson's Tree
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2018 

    Family La Donna Lou BLOCH,   b. 29 Jul 1936, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Feb 2018, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 19 May 1954  Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Bethlehem Lutheran Church
    Divorce Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Melanie OLSON,   b. 19 Mar 1958, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 1958, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     2. Melinda OLSON,   b. 19 Mar 1958, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 1958, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    Family ID F6319  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2018