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Darwin Eugene Olson

Birth	:	27 Oct 1947 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Jun 2012 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8358002, -95.2818985
Description	:	Darwin Olson October 27, 1947 - June 24, 2012 Darwin Eugene Olson was born on October 27, 1947, in Red Oak, IA the son of Frederick Eugene and Betty Mae (Henderson) Olson. Darwin entered into eternal peace on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Darwin was raised on a farm near Essex, Iowa and attended Coburg School through his Junior High years. He then attended Essex High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. He went on to further his education at Peru State College, where he received his Bachelors Degree... Read More	Darwin Olson October 27, 1947 - June 24, 2012 Darwin Eugene Olson was born on October 27, 1947, in Red Oak, IA the son of Frederick Eugene and Betty Mae (Henderson) Olson. Darwin entered into eternal peace on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Darwin was raised on a farm near Essex, Iowa and attended Coburg School through his Junior High years. He then attended Essex High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. He went on to further his education at Peru State College, where he received his Bachelors Degree in 1970. In 1981 he received his Master's Degree in Administration from Kansas State University. On June 14, 1969 Darwin was united in marriage to his best friend, Nancy Burke in Stanton, Iowa. Following their marriage they resided in Peru, Nebraska until they finished college. They then moved to Seneca, Kansas, Onaga, Kansas, Mankato, Kansas, Wamego, Kansas and finally to Augusta, Kansas where the couple has made their home for the past 9 years. Darwin's career in education began as a history teacher and coach at the Nemaha Valley Jr. High in Seneca, Kansas where he taught from 1970 until 1981. He then took his first Principal position for the Onaga School System in Onaga, Kansas where he served from 1981-1995. While in Onaga he also was a beloved coach at Onaga High School. He later accepted a Principal position with Mankato Elementary School where he served for 4 years. His final Principal position before retiring was with Riley Grade School where he served from 1999-2003. He had most recently been a bus driver for Butler County Transportation. Darwin was a longtime member of the Kansas Association for Elementary Administrator's and was very active in many church, school and community activities. He enjoyed gardening, sports and helping others. Spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren brought him much joy. Darwin was a very compassionate and caring person. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Delores. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Nancy of Augusta, KS; daughters Jill Grimmett and husband Michael of Augusta, KS and Brenda DeHass and husband Mike of Andover, KS; grandchildren Gretchen and Hannah Grimmett and Derek, McKenzie and Danielle DeHass; brothers Tom Olson and wife Jennifer of Shenandoah, IA and Bob Olson and wife Susan of Essex, IA; sister Sharon Buckminster and husband Kim of Falls City, NE; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. ___________________________________________________________________

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Darwin Eugene Olson's memorial is located at: Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA.
When did Darwin Eugene Olson death?
Darwin Eugene Olson death on 24 Jun 2012 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Darwin Eugene Olson's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8358002
Longitude: -95.2818985

Family Members:

Parent

Fredrick Eugene Olson

(1923 - 2005)

Betty Mae Henderson Olson

(1927 - 1995)

Siblings

Deloris E. “Dee” Olson

(1952 - 1998)

Robert David “Bob” Olson

(1954 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8358002, -95.2818985

2. Hadden Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8656006, -95.2680969

3. Franklin Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8883018, -95.3106003

4. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8788986, -95.2046967

5. Plum Thicket Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8916600, -95.2058208

6. Fishbaugh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7514800, -95.2732790

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7661018, -95.3585968

8. Baker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7538986, -95.2182999

9. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8724000, -95.4208000

10. David Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9249960, -95.3766593

11. Monroe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8880997, -95.4222031

12. Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8430000, -95.1044000

13. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7564011, -95.1374969

14. Walnut Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9519005, -95.3741989

15. Salem Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9733009, -95.3088989

16. Polsley Cemetery
Yorktown, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7147000, -95.1850000

17. Manti Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7233009, -95.3992004

18. Snow Hill Cemetery
Coin, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6903000, -95.2391968

19. Hewitt Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9850006, -95.2335968

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8134190, -95.0799000

21. Drake Cemetery
Grant Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

22. Chambers Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7863998, -95.5083008

23. Farragut Cemetery
Farragut, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -95.4781036

24. Shank Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019500, -95.1918300