1937
Darrell
2017
Darrell O. Olson
July 18, 1937 — August 17, 2017
Darrell Ore Olson, 80, passed away in his home following a brief illness on August 17, 2017.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with family present 12:00-3:00, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., Sioux City on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Private burial immediately following.
Darrell was born July 18, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa. The son of Ore Invald and Rose (Martson) Olson. He was raised in Sioux City. He attended Central High School leaving in 1955 then returning to finish his degree in 1961. Darrell also took a 10 week electricians certification that he used while serving in the military.
Darrell joined the United States Marine Corps on January 23, 1957, and was honorably discharged as a Cpl E4 on January 20, 1961. He was stationed at Fort Pendelton, California and spent 1 year and 11 months in foreign service.
Darrell worked at Swift and Company, Metz Baking, and Siouxland Regional Transit System, retiring for the final time from SRTS only a week before his 80th birthday.
Darrell enjoyed belonging to the Golden Gloves in his youth, bowling, watching the Hawkeyes, and the Morningside Mustangs play, and going to the Elk's Club, where he was an active member.
Darrell was married to Carol (Weinreich) Linton 1962-1967, Rene (Black) Hawes 1972-1981, and Annette (Crenshaw) Olson 1982-2004.
Due to military service, marriages, and work Darrell lived in various places during his lifetime. Camp Pendleton, CA; San Diego, CA; Kadena AB Japan; Honolulu, HI; Minneapolis, MN; Stockton, CA; and Huntsville, AL. Living in all of those places, he always said Sioux City was his home.
Survivors include two sisters: Barbara (Daryl) Eide, San Diego, CA; Sandra (Tom) Keane, Sioux City, IA; 6 sons: Dale Olson (special friend Rhonda) Pierson, IA; Darwin (Judy) Olson, Le Mars, IA; Devin (Katie) Olson, Rock Rapids, IA; Robert Olson, Sacramento, CA; Marcus (Mary) Campbell, Brookings, SD; Darren Olson, Austin, TX; 3 daughters: Michelle (Bob) Olson-Watts, Salado, TX; Debra (Scott) Condrey, Pagosa Springs, CO; Dena Olson, Kansas City, MO; 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lawrence Olson and Ronnie Olson.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with family present 12:00-3:00, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., Sioux City on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Private burial immediately following.
Darrell was born July 18, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa. The son of Ore Invald and Rose (Martson) Olson. He was raised in Sioux City. He attended Central High School leaving in 1955 then returning to finish his degree in 1961. Darrell also took a 10 week electricians certification that he used while serving in the military.
Darrell joined the United States Marine Corps on January 23, 1957, and was honorably discharged as a Cpl E4 on January 20, 1961. He was stationed at Fort Pendelton, California and spent 1 year and 11 months in foreign service.
Darrell worked at Swift and Company, Metz Baking, and Siouxland Regional Transit System, retiring for the final time from SRTS only a week before his 80th birthday.
Darrell enjoyed belonging to the Golden Gloves in his youth, bowling, watching the Hawkeyes, and the Morningside Mustangs play, and going to the Elk's Club, where he was an active member.
Darrell was married to Carol (Weinreich) Linton 1962-1967, Rene (Black) Hawes 1972-1981, and Annette (Crenshaw) Olson 1982-2004.
Due to military service, marriages, and work Darrell lived in various places during his lifetime. Camp Pendleton, CA; San Diego, CA; Kadena AB Japan; Honolulu, HI; Minneapolis, MN; Stockton, CA; and Huntsville, AL. Living in all of those places, he always said Sioux City was his home.
Survivors include two sisters: Barbara (Daryl) Eide, San Diego, CA; Sandra (Tom) Keane, Sioux City, IA; 6 sons: Dale Olson (special friend Rhonda) Pierson, IA; Darwin (Judy) Olson, Le Mars, IA; Devin (Katie) Olson, Rock Rapids, IA; Robert Olson, Sacramento, CA; Marcus (Mary) Campbell, Brookings, SD; Darren Olson, Austin, TX; 3 daughters: Michelle (Bob) Olson-Watts, Salado, TX; Debra (Scott) Condrey, Pagosa Springs, CO; Dena Olson, Kansas City, MO; 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lawrence Olson and Ronnie Olson.
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