Ronald W. ’Ole’ Olson

Ronald was born June 13, 1954, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Orville and Violet Jellum Olson. He grew up and attended Lake Park School, then Hawley High School, graduating in 1972. Following high school he attended Detroit Lakes Technical College for welding. He worked at various jobs, which included Mid-America Steel, Rapat, Pactiv, Concord, and most recently Northern Plains & Steel. Ron married Mary Lamon on February 1977 in Audubon, Minnesota. Following their marriage they resided in Hawley, Minnesota. Ron enjoyed bowling, movies, watching sports, and most importantly, spending time with his family, his children and his grandchildren. Ron was an easy-going guy, yet had great passion. He believed family was the most important thing in life. He also believed work was a part of life and for that reason he rarely complained about anything. Ron was always ready to help anyone in need. Ron will be remembered by his smiling face, generosity and fun-hearted personality. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Olson of Hawley, MN; two sons, Michael Shannon Olson of Hawley, MN, and Travis Rachel Olson of Fargo, ND; one daughter, Melissa Olson of Hawley, MN; and three grandchildren, Ella, William and Kaden. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.