Edward E. Olson, age 62, of Duluth passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Duluth.
Edward Everett Olson was born November 10, 1949 in Duluth, the son of Ernest and Shirley (Ellquist) Olson. He grew up in Hovland and Grand Marais. He served in the United States Navy and later returned to Duluth. He worked for AT&T for many years and later worked at Fond Duluth Casino and Oneida Realty Company. He was an avid fan of all sports and enjoyed watching it on TV.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edward is survived by his wife, Jollette, sister, Sheryl (Dwight) Smith of Grand Marais and nieces Lori (Jason) Yecoshenko of Duluth and Kari (Brian) Backstrom of Belvidere, IL.
Visitation was Monday, January 30, 2012 at Dougherty Funeral Home and funeral service was at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Duluth on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Military Honors by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home.
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