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John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr.

Birth : 24 Oct 1922 Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Death : 28 Aug 2001 Normandy Park, King County, Washington, USA
Burial : Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate : 40.5633011, -84.2192001
Description : Born John Jacob Olson, "Jack" died shortly before sun-up on August 28, 2001. "Jack was a man for whom soaring was invented" said his friend and fellow Seattle Glider Council pilot, Harry Higgins.

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The below is from Jack's Seattle Times obituary - also seen here, which was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001:

"'Jack' Olson, 'a visionary'
By Peyton Whitely

Seattle Times staff reporter

From becoming a World War II pilot to producing paintings of life in space that are displayed in the Smithsonian Institution, John J. "Jack" Olson lived a life that far exceeded the accomplishments of most humans.

"He was a visionary.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr.'s memorial?

    John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr.'s memorial is located at: Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA.

  • When did John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr. death?

    John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr. death on 28 Aug 2001 in Normandy Park, King County, Washington, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Jacob “Jack” Olson Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 40.5633011
    Longitude: -84.2192001

Family Members:

Parent

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John Jacob Olson

(1881 - 1955)

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Pauline Krogen Olson

(1885 - 1969)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenlawn Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5633011, -84.2192001

2. Pusheta Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5645380, -84.2278650

3. Old Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5691986, -84.2102966

4. Duchouquet Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5715330, -84.2046850

5. Evergreen Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5758018, -84.1883011

6. Auglaize County Infirmary Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5910149, -84.2013626

7. Julion Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5560989, -84.2589035

8. Crow Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5896988, -84.2418976

9. Dietz Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5492280, -84.2598620

10. Burk Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5278015, -84.2313995

11. Wisely Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5271988, -84.2307968

12. Zion Cemetery
Moulton, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5571650, -84.2697550

13. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5572014, -84.1628036

14. Keller Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5392630, -84.1662010

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5264000, -84.1633000

16. Hittepole Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5069008, -84.2311020

17. Old Saint Johns Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5264015, -84.1577988

18. Schemmel Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5069008, -84.1911011

19. Haruff Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5553017, -84.1355972

20. Stevely Cemetery
Cridersville, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6219350, -84.1843870

21. Scott Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4987850, -84.2052860

22. Arnett Cemetery
Moulton, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5325012, -84.2975006

23. Olive Branch Cemetery
New Knoxville, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4967003, -84.2360992

24. Buckland Cemetery
Buckland, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6278000, -84.2581024