DAVID JAMES OLSON

DAVID J. OLSON (Caledonia, MN) David J. Olson, age 84, of Caledonia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home. Dave was born November 3, 1937, to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson in Mabel, MN. He told everyone that he was born above the liquor store, back then it was the Olson Cafe which was owned by his parents. He attended Caledonia High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1959. He worked at various jobs until 1967 when he took over the garbage route which is now Richard’s Sanitation. In 1969 he started working for the City of Caledonia as an electrician. In 1982, he worked at the Caledonia Post Office until his retirement in 2000. Dave was a volunteer for Life-line (5 years), Caledonia Food Shelf (10 years), and Caledonia Fire Department (22 years). His passion was teaching Firearm’s Safety where he was an instructor for 50 years. In his years he was passionate about genealogy and donating blood to the American Red Cross, in which he donated 21 gallons. He enjoyed doing a Christmas display every year for families to enjoy. He was always willing to help others and always ready for a good time. He met his wife Marion (Schwebach) at the Avalon in LaCrosse, WI. They were married on March 31, 1962 and they built their house in 1972. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marion; their children; Darla (Tim) Auge, Jim Olson, Lynette (Tom) Longmire, Shar (Kevin) Schroeder, and Dan (Helen) Olson; grandchildren, Scott (Kristin), Chad, Erin (Adam), Josh (Katelyn), Sela (Cal), Kirsten (Blake), Kourtney (Logan), and Alicia; 7 great-grandchildren and sisters, Lolita (Glenn) St. Mary, and Cheryl Pluhar; a brother Chuck (Janet) Olson; sister in law, Margie Skauge; brother in law, Mark Schwebach; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings and spouses; Frances, Maxine (Loren), Reggie (Elaine), and Juanita (Newt), and Chuck Pluhar, sister in law, Sue Schwebach,and several nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by his in laws, Butch and Toots Schwebach. Visitation will be from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, June 11, at McCormick Funeral Home, 205 E. Main St., Caledonia. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Caledonia. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this time. We would especially like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their loving care of our David and your continued support each and every day. In lieu of flowers please give memorials to the Caledonia Food Shelf, the Caledonia Fire Department, or a charity of your choice.

DAVID JAMES OLSON

November 3, 1937 - June 4, 2022