Larry L. Olson, 62, Northwood, Iowa

Published 12:00 am Monday, May 26, 2003

Larry L. Olson, age 62, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer and the Rev. Al Stoa officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Larry was born on Oct. 15, 1940, in Albert Lea, to Clifford and Alice (Hilborn) Olson. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1958. He married Marjorie Arnold on Aug. 17, 1963, at Central Freeborn Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. He farmed with his brother in partnership until his failing health. Larry was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Larry was a die hard antique tractor buff. He was interested in the NASCAR racing season. But his primary love of his life was his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Bonnie Schutz.

Larry is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Northwood; one son, Mark Olson of Lewiston, Minn.; one daughter, Dawn Higgins of Belmond, Iowa; three grandchildren: Jeremy Anderson, Austin Anderson and Keaton Higgins; and one brother, Keith A. Olson of Northwood.