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Jerome Merle “Jerry” Olson

Birth	:	1 Jul 1936 Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	5 Mar 2016 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Plot	:	Memorial section
Description	:	Jerome "Jerry" Olson, 79, of Akron, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Unity Point Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Read More	Jerome "Jerry" Olson, 79, of Akron, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Unity Point Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Jerome M. Olson was born July 1, 1936 in Canton, South Dakota, the son of Merle and Judith (Sandvik) Olson. He attended school in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1954. He attended the University of South Dakota. While enrolled in college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his four years in the service, he was stationed in Japan, working in communications. In 1959, he was honorably discharged. He returned to college and graduated from University of South Dakota. He was united in marriage to Hyla Jane Sherard on June 6, 1961 in Canton, SD. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Akron. Jerry was a teacher at Akron High School. During this time, he returned to the University of South Dakota where he earned his Master's Degree in Administration. After teaching for a few years, he became the principal for Akron High School. After taking the principal job and holding that for three years. Jerry got out of education and went to work for the State of Iowa as a juvenile court officer for Plymouth and Sioux counties. In 1996, he retired after 25 years of service. Following his retirement, he did some substitute teaching for Akron. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. He also served on the Akron city council. He and Hyla enjoyed attending shows and plays at the Akron Opera House. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Through the years, Jerry enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and being on his computer. But most of all, he loved the times spent with family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Hyla of Akron; a son: Doug (Kerrie) Olson of Akron and their children, Spencer, Natalie, and Kendra; a son: Dave (Angela) Olson of Akron; a sister: Patricia (Stan) Skattum of Keller, TX; a brother in law: Clifford (Carol) Sherard of Alexandria, SD; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. [Courtesy: Carlsen Funeral Homes]

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Where is Jerome Merle “Jerry” Olson's memorial?
Jerome Merle “Jerry” Olson's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Jerome Merle “Jerry” Olson death?
Jerome Merle “Jerry” Olson death on 5 Mar 2016 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Merle Temple Olson

(1909 - 1976)

Judith Christine Sandvick Olson

(1909 - 1981)

Spouse

Hyla Jane Sherard Olson

(1939 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

12. Mills Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021