Lance Olen
February 6, 1950 ~ October 30, 2015
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Lance D. Olen, 65 of Wecota, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral service were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota with Pastor Timothy Koch officiating. Burial followed at the Millard Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Lance Dennis Olen was born February 6, 1950 at Faulkton, SD to Jack and Gladys (Deloy) Olen. He attended country school at Norbeck and graduated from Cresbard High School in 1968. He then attended one year of college in Aberdeen and then helped on the family farm while his brothers were in the service.
On June 29, 1974 Lance was united in marriage to Patricia Jackson at Zell, SD. They moved around South Dakota including Watertown where Lance worked building homes. In the early 1980’s they returned to the Wecota area. He worked for Holsing Farms, in laws (Clifford and Leota Jackson) near Rockham, Cenex and the Pasture Research Center until he started farming on his own. He started renting land and eventually purchased it, farming along with his brothers until the time of his passing.
Lance enjoyed farming, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, riding 4-wheeler, and guiding hunters.
Lance’s life will be treasured by his wife Patricia of Wecota; his three children: Mark Olen of Sioux Falls, Angela (Ben) Grams of Hermosa, and Lori (Cody) Bruns of Warner; his grandchildren: Elijah, Seth and Isaiah Grams and Easton and Avery Bruns; his siblings: David Olen, Donald Olen and Mary Olen of Wecota and Father and Mother in Law Clifford and Leota Jackson of Rockham, Sisters in Law: Deb (Terry) Rohlfs of Wolsey and Jean Jackson of Aurora, CO, and one niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be directed to the Millard Cemetery, c/o Steve Wik, 35052 154th St., Faulkton, SD 57438 or the Faulkton Hospital Foundation, PO Box 100, Faulkton, SD 57438.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Lance’s arrangements.
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Pat and Lori: I am saddened to read of the passing of your husband and father and would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy. I enjoyed having spent time with the family when I taught at Cresbard and have many fond memories of that time that can never be erased. Cherish the memories! With love, Barb Ordal
Angie I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. Know that I am here if you need anything. God Bless!!!
Pat and family, Please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. Lance’s passing has shocked us all. I am so glad that we had a chance to see him, however briefly, over the 4th of July when he and Easton were here. We will be praying for your entire family. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you as He grants you strength and peace that only He can give in the coming days. Love to you, Jim and Marilyn Schlekeway
Pat,Mark,Angela, Lori and families We are so sorry for your loss. Lance was a very kind and gentle soul and a friend to all and will be greatly missed. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort to endure the days ahead.
so very sorry for your loss… Your family is in our prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about Lance’s passing. He was a very good person and a very good friend. He will be sorely missed by all. I will all cherish our time at high school and being my college roommate. Evie will cherish the time he and Pat spent at Heim sporting events. Rob & Evie
Dear Pat and all your Family, we are so sorry that Lance is not with you anymore. He was a very special guy and we will all miss him. Please know how much we care and share in your sorrow.
I extend our sympathy on behalf of all the Olson families. It is hard to believe Lance went "Home" before all of us. He was the young kid in his family and the neighborhood! I love the picture of him. It shows a happy quiet soul. I know you will all miss him very much. I hope your memories will give you comfort at this time. Marlene
Mark. Sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
I went to high school and graduated with Lance. He was a quiet individual who was able to be a friend with everyone. I wish the family well. Roger Ochsner
Pat, Mark, Angie, and Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for your family. My memories of Lance were during softball games all those years ago! I just remember him spitting sunflower seeds, while he and Gary stood along the sidelines always cheering us on! 🙂 Prayers and hugs to your family, and I hope that these memories bring you comfort during this difficult time and the days ahead. Cassie
Thinking of you all, he was one of the nicest men I’ve ever known. I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.