Lorimer V Olson

Lorimer Verdine Olson, age 85, of Colesburg, IA, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1930 in St. Olaf, the son of Martin and Mabel (Nesteby) Olson. Lorimer received his education locally and began his farming career at a very early age. On June 18, 1952, Lorimer was united in marriage with Judith Kickbush at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Lorimer was in the Air Force for 4 years after which he farmed near Garnavillo for a few years before settling on the farm by Colesburg in February 1959. Lorimer and Judith enjoyed traveling around the United States as well as the following interesting places: Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Lorimer was a master gardener and a member of Trees Forever. He helped to plant many trees around Colesburg. He was a member of the American Legion and the "F Troup". Lorimer was an active volunteer in the community and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed golfing and had 2 holes in one over the years. He was able to enjoy going on an Honor Flight in September of 2013. In his later years, Lorimer enjoyed watching sports on TV and rooting for his Cubs! Lorimer is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judith; three children, Lorrie Dean "Oly" (Rose) Olson of Colesburg, Julie (Lyle Bischof) Gilmore of Swisher & Kristine (Jay) Urdahl of Mason City; grandchildren, Jon (Kelly) Olson, Jill (Brad) Herman, Jared Olson, Justin (Joanna) Gilmore, Shannan (Mike) Fleming, Jason (Liz) Urdahl, Jacob Urdahl, Derrick Urdahl & Olivia Urdahl; great grandchildren, Staci, Brandi & Luke Herman, Wyatt Olson, Emerson, Carter & Reese Fleming, James and Julia Gilmore & Scarlett Urdahl and many other relatives and friends. Lorimer was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Adella, Gladys & Eunice; brothers, Melvin & Joel in infancy. Service Information Visitation Sunday October 23, 2016 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Monday October 24, 2016 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Service Monday October 24, 2016 10:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Interment following funeral service Oak Hill Cemetery Hubbard St Colesburg, Iowa 52035