Oliver Olsen
June 15, 1915 ~ November 28, 2008
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with Fr. Paul Nereparmpil officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Highmore with full military honors. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Luze Funeral Home, Highmore with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Oliver Olsen was born June 15, 1915 to George and Clara (Hanson) Olsen in Aberdeen, SD. He grew up and attended school in the Aberdeen area.
On August 6, 1943 Ole joined the United States Navy. He was a sailor of vessels and was stationed to serve at NRS Seattle Washington, USNCTC, Camp Peary, VA, 144th, Naval Construction, Main Unit #596, Adv. Base Rec. BKS USNB, Port Hue meme Commander, USNB, Port Hue meme, California. Ole received his honorable discharge on October 27, 1945.
He married the love of his life, Rosella Klebsch on October 6, 1945. They remained in California while Ole worked as a warehouse foreman where movies were made. In the late 1940’s they moved to Highmore where they made their home. He sold Dr. McDonald’s Feed for many years and then went on to become a sheriff’s deputy before retiring. Following retirement Ole spent many years helping Mike and Dee Luze at the Luze Funeral Home.
Over the years Ole kept busy being a lifelong member of the Highmore Fire Department where he served a term as chief. He was also actively involved in the American Legion and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and spending time with his beloved Rosella, family and friends.
Ole is survived by his wife, Rosella, of Highmore; one sister, Helen and one half brother, Sydney.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Ole's arrangements.
MIINISTER
Father Paul Nereparmpil
CASKET BEARERS
Members of the American Legion
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Highmore Volunteer Fire Department
Hyde County Sheriff's Department
ORGANIST
Katherine Hieb
VOCALIST
St. Mary's Church Choir
SONGS
"Old Rugged Cross"
"How Great Thou Art"
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
"On Eagle's Wings"
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We are so glad we were able to be at Ole’s birthday party last June.
Love, John and Helen
Rosella
Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Ole lived a good long life , remember the good times.
Floyd and Mary
Rosella
We are sorry for the lose of your beloved husband. He was a very likeable guy and would go out of his way to say hi or visit with you. You have our deepest sympathy
Joey & Peg
Rosella-
So sorry to hear of Ole’s passing.
He was a wonderful man and my memories go way back as a young child
riding my bike. He always went out of his way to say Hi. Our prayers & thoughts are with you.