Orville Oleson

Orville Oleson

August 04, 1914 - January 22, 2008

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Orville O. Oleson, 93, Hatton, ND died Tuesday January 22, 2008 at the Tri-County Retirement Home in Hatton, ND.

Orville was born August 4, 1914 at Desmet, SD, the son of Ole J. and Christina (Nelson) Oleson. At an early age he moved with his parents to a farm north of Gackle, ND. He attended the local rural school where he received his elementary education and grew to manhood.

He entered the United States Army March 30, 1942 at Fort Snelling, MN. He served in the European Theater during WW II. He was discharged October 5, 1945 at Camp McCoy, WI with the rank of PFC.

He and Martha Knopp were married August 1, 1942 at Abilene, TX. Following his discharge they began farming south of Cleveland. Following the death of Martha on July 22, 1977 he continued to reside on the farm until 2003 when he moved to Hatton, ND.

He was a member of the Stirton Township Board, V.F.W., the Elks Club and Eagles Club in Jamestown.

He is survived by his 3 daughters, Chloe (Dwayne) Anderson, Sheridan, WY, Kristann (Garret) Burkhardt, Valley Center, KS, Cynthia (William) Voller, Hatton, ND, and 7 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday January 26, 2008 at the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND, with Pastor David Fischer, officiating

The interment will be at Gackle Cemetery in Gackle, ND in the spring.

Visitation - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday

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Sally O.
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Many sympathies to my cousins especially Chloe, Kristann, Cynthia and their families. I have a lot of great memories of Uncle O. - from hanging out on the farm to his West Coast visits full of golf and pinochle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love, Sally
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Mitch and Kristi Voller
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We will miss you Grandpa!
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Sharon Brooks Walker
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Chloe, Kristann & Cynthia My prayers & thoughts are with you at this sad time. Just take and love each other and remember all the good times you had with your Dad
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Agnes Brandt
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Dear Jo, Bill and family - I am so sorry to learn about your Dad's death Jo, and you are all in my prayers at this difficult time. I know that lately he didn't have much quality of life and he is now at rest, but it is still tough to lose your parent, I know. Agnes
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Korie (Schaffer) Odegard
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I was saddened to hear of the news of Orville's passing. I remember so much of him being a part of my childhood in Cleveland. He was a close friend to my parents. I spent much time at his famstead and have thought about him many times over the years. May God grant you great comfort at this time. He will be greatly missed.
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Dave and Beth Hintzman
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Ours prayers are with you all. I remember many enjoyable times with Orville while in Cleveland and Windsor watering holes. Keep the good memories forever.

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