Marvin W. ’Tory’ Olsen

Tory was born December 3, 1918 in Truman, MN. to Thore and Mary Olsen. He grew up and attended school in Truman, graduating from Truman High School in 1936. On June 28, 1952, he married Edlin Deloris Rikhus in Altanta Church. They made their home in Lake Park, MN, for 45 yrs. At the time of Tory's death, they lived in Detroit Lakes, MN. They were blessed with four children.Tory was baptized and confirmed at Waverly Lutheran Church. He grew in his faith when he received Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior to receive eternal life. In his desire to be a true entrepreneur, Tory was owner of Ulen Electric, Tip Top Cafe, Fashion Cleaners, and Bec Lin Foods, Inc. God gave him a passion for sports. He was an active participant and spectator in athletic sports, he was an avid gardner. He loved spending time in his yard and garden. Flowers and vegetables were his passion. He was a golfer, fisherman, and hunter.Tory was a member of Lake Park Lutheran Church for 55 years. He served on church council and provided custodial services to the church.He left a legacy of love to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They were the apple of his eye. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Edlin of 55 years; daughter Mary Beth Donald Okeson, Detroit Lakes, MN, son, Tim LouAnn Olsen, Lake Park, MN, daughter, Marvel Jon Mickelson, Detroit Lakes, MN, son Mark Penny Olsen, Detroit Lakes, MN; 6 grandchildren, Tabitha Tim Bergman, Tyler Olsen, Cody Olsen, Kali Olsen, Joshua Mickelson, Jonas Mickelson; 4 step grandchildren, JeffWanda Okeson, MissyChris Nissan, Justin Sarah Okeson, Jacki Jimmy O'Donnell; 2 great grandchildren, Kendra and Logan Bergman; 2 sisters, Agnes Briethbarth, Trimont, MN., Lennie Henslin, Lake Park, MN; and sister-in-law, Marna Bellefeuille, Detroit Lakes, MN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; one sister; 3 half brothers and 3 half sisters.