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Obituary for Leon "Ole" Wesley Olson

Leon Wesley "Ole" Olson, 88, of Jacob, Illinois and formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away at 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

Leon was born on November 16, 1923, in Kempton, Illinois, to P. Glenn Olson and Margaret (Morris) Olson.

He married Lois (Bunch) on June 1, 1947 and she preceded him in death on December 24, 2006.

Mr. Olson had worked as a lithographer in the printing industry.

He is survived by two children Pastor Tim (Pam) Olson of Jacob and Cindy Olson of Dwight, IL;

nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren;

and one brother Norman Olson of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by one grandson Taylor Paul Olson, one brother and one sister.

His body has been cremated and gravesite services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Five Mile Cemetery, Saunemin, IL. For more information, please visit http://www.pettettfuneralhome.com.



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