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Ralph Ainslee Olsen

Birth	:	13 Jun 1901 Ellsworth, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1982 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Scott Township, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2935982, -93.5218964
Description	:	Ralph A. Olsen was born June 13, 1901, in Ellsworth, Iowa to Nels Peter and Julia (Sexe) Olsen. He graduated from Ellsworth School (1919) and received a B.S. (1923) in animal science from Iowa State College (University). While a student at Iowa State, he was involved with the Block and Bridle Club, the Men's Glee Club, and Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Upon graduation from Iowa State, he began farming near Ellsworth, Iowa and became active in organizing cooperatives. Throughout his life, he was involved in agribusiness and a variety of farm organizations. Olsen served as secretary of the Ellsworth and Williams... Read More	Ralph A. Olsen was born June 13, 1901, in Ellsworth, Iowa to Nels Peter and Julia (Sexe) Olsen. He graduated from Ellsworth School (1919) and received a B.S. (1923) in animal science from Iowa State College (University). While a student at Iowa State, he was involved with the Block and Bridle Club, the Men's Glee Club, and Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Upon graduation from Iowa State, he began farming near Ellsworth, Iowa and became active in organizing cooperatives. Throughout his life, he was involved in agribusiness and a variety of farm organizations. Olsen served as secretary of the Ellsworth and Williams Co-op, president of the Boone Valley Co-op, president of SoyCot Sales Inc., and a board member of Farmland Foods. He also traveled extensively to study and promote agriculture, and including visits to India and the USSR. He was also active as an Iowa State alumnus. Olsen was a founding member of the Iowa State University Cyclone Club, and he served in leadership positions on the Board of Governors of the Iowa State University Foundation, the Iowa State Alumni Association, the Athletic Council, and the Memorial Union Board of Directors. Olsen received several honors for his service, including a Centennial Citation (1958), and a Memorial Union Service Medallion (1978). He was named "Cy's Favorite Alum" in 1962, and served as the marshal of the VEISHEA parade in 1981. In 1974, Olsen donated $250,000 to the Iowa State Foundation for completion of the football stadium, and in 1976, the University named the Ralph A. Olsen Athletics Administrative Building in his honor. Olsen married Genevieve Johnson in 1925 and they had two children, Neil Peter Olsen and Patricia May Yungclas. After Genevieve passed away in 1977, Olsen married Bonita Peterson in 1978. He passed away in 1982.

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Where is Ralph Ainslee Olsen's memorial?
Ralph Ainslee Olsen's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Scott Township, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Ralph Ainslee Olsen death?
Ralph Ainslee Olsen death on 1982 in Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph Ainslee Olsen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2935982
Longitude: -93.5218964

Family Members:

Parent

Nels Peter Olsen

(1861 - 1943)

Julia P. Sexe Olsen

(1866 - 1934)

Spouse

Genevieve M. Johnson Olsen

(1903 - 1977)

Bonita J. Hill Peterson Olsen

(1925 - 2005)

Siblings

Blanche May Olsen Risetter

(1889 - 1987)

Elsie Margaret Olsen

(1895 - 1895)

Julia P. Olsen

(1905 - 1905)

Children

Neil Peter Olsen

(1934 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Scott Township, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2935982, -93.5218964

2. Lincoln Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3102989, -93.4997025

3. Rorem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2813988, -93.4843979

4. Mamrelund Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2428017, -93.5408020

5. Lakins Grove Cemetery
Lyon Township, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3230273, -93.5875861

6. Homewood Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3325005, -93.5796967

7. Radcliffe Cemetery
Radcliffe, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3231010, -93.4353027

8. Danish Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2457200, -93.6011700

9. Mount Olive Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2451300, -93.6015500

10. Bethany Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3683014, -93.4916992

11. Fosen Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2089557, -93.5114977

12. Evergreen Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2980995, -93.6393967

13. Boe Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2202000, -93.5868000

14. Concord Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2700005, -93.4057999

15. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garden City, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2240000, -93.4415500

16. Stavanger Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2444000, -93.3891983

17. Story City Cemetery
Story City, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1927986, -93.5896988

18. Sowers Cemetery
Story City, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1805992, -93.5768967

19. East Bergen Cemetery
McCallsburg, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2033005, -93.4021988

20. Roland Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1660000, -93.5170000

21. Sherman Cemetery
Sherman, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3718987, -93.3664017

22. Rose Grove Cemetery
Williams, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4263496, -93.5819778

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400