Vern Olson

LaVerne (Vern) C. Olson, 88, Clarks Grove, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Care Center in Albert Lea, Minn., in his loving wife’s arms and surrounded by her two caring nephews and niece and their spouses. He was loved by all. He is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at the Center Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Leland, with Pastor Thomas Rank officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery following the services. Military honors were accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veterans Group. Memorials are preferred to Center Evangelical Lutheran Church in memory of LaVerne Olson. Checks should be made out and sent to Clarice Olson, PO Box 177, Clarks Grove, Minn. 50616. Bonnerup Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.
Vern was born Jan. 5, 1928 in Winnebago County, the son of Clarence and Gena (Langfald) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed and a life-time member of Center Evangelical Lutheran Church. Even though he moved around the country in his and his wife’s employment, he never broke his connection with his beloved church. He attended country school and graduated from Lake Mills High School.
He and several of his buddies enlisted into the army. He received an honorable, medical discharge. Shortly thereafter he met his love, his wife, Clarice Trostheim. They were married Oct. 8, 1950 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Together they were blessed with one child, their son, whom they lost as an infant; their little angel.
Although he endured much medically since a young man, in his old age he never complained, never lost his humor or showing his love to others, especially his wife. He had a strong faith in God.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice, and words cannot express how greatly he will be missed. She looks forward to seeing him again in heaven. Vern is also survived by his nephews and great nephews, nieces and great nieces and other extended relatives.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gena Olson; his baby son; his sister, Orletta Wagner; brothers, Charles and Marlin Olson; sister-in-law, Ruth Olson; and nephew, Dean Olson.

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