Roy J. Olsen

Roy J. Olsen, age 77, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.Roy Jerome Olsen was born on April 20, 1930 in Fargo, ND to Sigrud and Ruth HolthOlsen. He grew up and attended school in Fargo and Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1949. Roy was in the Naval Reserves from 1947 – 1949. In 1950, Roy joined the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on April 16, 1952. Roy married Karoline Walters on October 11, 1953, in Fargo, together they had three children. Roy was employed at Twin City Auto for several years before going into business with his father and brother. Together they owned and operated F.M. Marine Center in Moorhead for 22 years. Roy retired for a short while before going to work at Gjervold Motors in Fargo. Roy later retired at the age of 62. After retirement, Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting, puttering in the garage, helping others with repairs and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed dearly by those who knew him.He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Karoline Olsen of Moorhead, MN; two sons, Kurt Sharon of Port Charlotte, FL and Gregg Lorna of Fargo, ND; one daughter, Peggy Gary Tessier of, Moorhead, MN and three granddaughters, Angela, Ashley and Erika.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Biorn.