Myron R. Olson,91, died April 18, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Myron was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on June 11, 1926. First born to Edna and Elmore Olson. Myron along with his sister, Jean and brother, Dwayne grew up in Chatfield, MN. After high school, Myron joined the US Navy, and served during World War II. He then went to the University of Minnesota and graduated with a degree from the School of Journalism. He was in sales with Owens Corning Fiberglass in Kansas City, MO. On April 28, 1956 he was united in marriage to Evie Boles. In 1962 they moved to Des Moines.
Myron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evie; five children, Patty (Michael) Wangen, Julie (Ted) Rahm, Thomas (Jackie) Olson, Mary (David) Johnson and Theresa (Barrie) Couture; 15 grandchildren; eight grandchildren and a sister, Jean Hegland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dwayne.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Theresa Catholic Church.
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