Home > United States of America > South Dakota > Brown County > Aberdeen > Sunset Memorial Gardens > Gaylen K. Olsen

Gaylen K. Olsen

View larger map

1 / 2

2 / 2

❮ ❯

Gaylen K. Olsen

Birth	:	13 Jan 1920 Frederick, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 May 2013 Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.4599991, -98.3930969
Plot	:	D 14 D 1
Description	:	The funeral service for Gaylen Olsen, 93, Aberdeen, is 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen with Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Gaylen died Wednesday, May 29, at ManorCare Health Services. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday with family present from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., and from 1:30 p.m. until the service at the church on Monday. Gaylen K. Olsen was born January 13, 1920 to Sigurd and Ada (Tviet) Olsen in Frederick, SD.... Read More	The funeral service for Gaylen Olsen, 93, Aberdeen, is 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen with Military Honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. Gaylen died Wednesday, May 29, at ManorCare Health Services. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday with family present from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., and from 1:30 p.m. until the service at the church on Monday. Gaylen K. Olsen was born January 13, 1920 to Sigurd and Ada (Tviet) Olsen in Frederick, SD. He grew up and helped his father on the family farm. Gaylen received his education at country schools in the Frederick area. He joined the United States Army Air Corps. and honorably served his country in WWII. On June 28, 1947, Gaylen married Gladys Marie Harrington in Frederick. They moved to Aberdeen and Gaylen started his career with NorthWestern Bell Telephone Company. Gaylen and Gladys were active in Aberdeen Telco Federal Credit Union, now known as Consolidated Hub-Co Federal Credit Union. Gaylen retired after 32 years with NorthWestern Bell. Gladys passed away on December 9, 2005 in Aberdeen. Gaylen was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where both he and Gladys were very active volunteers. Gaylen drove the church bus and spent many hours working on the yard at the church. He was a proud member of the American Legion in Aberdeen. In his younger years, Gaylen enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to golf and was an avid bowler. Woodworking was a favorite pastime of Gaylen's. Grateful for having shared Gaylen's life are his son, Michael (Pat) Olsen, Aberdeen, daughter, Gaileen (Jerry) Gramling, Mandan, ND, two sisters, Eileen and Teresa, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sigurd and Ada, his loving wife, Gladys, one daughter, four brothers, Roland, Roger, E. Merrile, and Sigurd Olsen, and two sisters, Virginia and Catherine.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Gaylen K. Olsen's memorial?
Gaylen K. Olsen's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, Brown County, USA.
When did Gaylen K. Olsen death?
Gaylen K. Olsen death on 29 May 2013 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gaylen K. Olsen's memorial?
Latitude: 45.4599991
Longitude: -98.3930969

Family Members:

Parent

Sigurd Enersen Olsen

(1878 - 1968)

Ada Caroline Tweit Olsen

(1895 - 1949)

Spouse

Gladys Marie Harrington Olsen

(1923 - 2005)

Siblings

Ener Merrile Olsen

(1913 - 1994)

Sigurd E. Olsen Jr.

(1914 - 1999)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4599991, -98.3930969

2. Cooper Animal Clinic Pet Cemetery
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4604063, -98.3883103

3. Bath Memorial Cemetery
Bath, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4726900, -98.3294900

4. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4674988, -98.4627991

5. Saint Marys Cemetery
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4858017, -98.4760971

6. Riverside Memorial Park
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4453011, -98.5117035

7. East Gem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4007988, -98.2947006

8. Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery
Gem Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3569104, -98.3307271

9. James Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4575005, -98.1849976

10. Warner Cemetery
Warner, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3272018, -98.5053024

11. Columbia Catholic Cemetery
Columbia, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6155400, -98.3051100

12. Lakeview Cemetery
Columbia, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6154000, -98.3045900

13. East Rondell Cemetery
Stratford, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3053017, -98.2675018

14. West Hanson Cemetery
Groton, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3570320, -98.1845470

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aberdeen, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3592600, -98.6183100

16. Westport Cemetery
Westport, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6464005, -98.5017014

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2599983, -98.3516998

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Westport, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6478200, -98.5015000

19. Groton Cemetery
Groton, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.4632988, -98.1018982

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Columbia, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6759900, -98.3297400

21. Hutterville Colony Cemetery
Stratford, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2639000, -98.2139500

22. Bethany Cemetery
Mellette, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2149086, -98.3806381

23. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Ferney, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3269005, -98.0927963

24. Huffton Cemetery
Huffton, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6202500, -98.0935000