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Kenneth Wayne Olson

Birth	:	27 Nov 1923 Turton, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2009 Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Greenlawn Cemetery, Redfield, Spink County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8857994, -98.5164032
Plot	:	Division I, Block 008, Grave 073
Description	:	Kenneth Olson (November 27, 1923 - March 20, 2009) Kenneth W. Olson, 85, of Redfield, SD, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at Eastern Star Home in Redfield. His funeral will be Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Redfield. Reverend Stephen Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service and Masonic service starting at 6:30 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Kenneth Wayne Olson was born November 27, 1923 on the family... Read More	Kenneth Olson (November 27, 1923 - March 20, 2009) Kenneth W. Olson, 85, of Redfield, SD, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at Eastern Star Home in Redfield. His funeral will be Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Redfield. Reverend Stephen Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service and Masonic service starting at 6:30 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com Kenneth Wayne Olson was born November 27, 1923 on the family farm near Turton to Elmer and Selma (Clausen) Olson. He attended rural school through the eighth grade and graduated from Brentford High School in 1941. He worked for Boeing in Seattle, WA for a few years before returning to South Dakota. Kenny married Shirley Ames on May 6, 1945 in Redfield. They bought a farm where they lived and raised their family. They spent many happy years together, raising their children Kenneth Jr. and Kristi. Shirley passed away in 1990. Kenny continued living on the farm and married Dakotah Spear on April 27, 1992. In 2001, they moved into Redfield and lived in their home until Dakotah's death in 2005. Ken then moved to the Eastern Star Home, renewing many old friendships and making many new ones. Kenny was a member of the Redfield United Methodist Church and a 60 year member of the Brentford Masonic Lodge. He served as a director of Farmer's State Bank in Turton from 1971 – 2006 and had served as director and Chairman of the Board of Farmers Union Oil Co. of Redfield for about 25 years. He enjoyed bowling for many years in the Prairie League in Redfield, spending time at the cabin on Big Stone Lake, and at the farm. Blessed to have shared his life are his children Ken (Cheryl) Olson of Turton, and Kris (Jim) Johnson of Sioux Falls; two grandchildren: Aaron Olson and Sophia Johnson and his brother Delvin (Betty) Olson of Aberdeen. He is also survived by Dakota's family Wendy (Mike) Beckler, Allen (Marvie) Spear, Rex and Rick Spear and also many step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Shirley, Dakotah, and a granddaughter, Megan Olson.

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Kenneth Wayne Olson's memorial is located at: Greenlawn Cemetery, Redfield, Spink County, USA.
When did Kenneth Wayne Olson death?
Kenneth Wayne Olson death on 20 Mar 2009 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.8857994
Longitude: -98.5164032

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer William Olson

(1892 - 1970)

Selma Margaret Clausen Olson

(1895 - 1998)

Spouse

Shirley Jean Ames Olson

(1924 - 1990)

Dakotah Mae Wiles Spear Olson

(1931 - 2005)

Siblings

Delvin M. Olson

(1929 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5164032

2. Saint Bernard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8857994, -98.5139008

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7. Cottonwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8078800, -98.6579600

8. Tulare Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7486000, -98.4922028

9. Athol Cemetery
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10. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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12. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0283012, -98.5935974

13. Frankfort Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8784800, -98.2965200

14. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7481003, -98.3861008

15. Guttenberg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8205986, -98.2972031

16. Glendale Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7999900, -98.2856600

17. Clifton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0106010, -98.3197021

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

19. Spink Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7440800, -98.2923800

20. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

21. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

22. Rockham Cemetery
Rockham, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9118996, -98.8375015

23. Irving Cemetery
Doland, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7751500, -98.2203600

24. Baldwin Cemetery
Brentford, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1130981, -98.3392029