In Loving Memory of LEO HARDINE OLSON (September 3, 1924 ~ October 24, 2010) Leo H. Olson was born in Hazel Run, Minnesota, to parents Clarence and Laura Olson on September 3, 1924. He was also baptized and confirmed in Hazel Run. After graduating from high school, Leo joined the Army Air Corps where he saw combat during WWII. After his discharge, Leo married Gloria Feist in February of 1948 in Clear Lake, South Dakota. Leo and Gloria were lifelong residents in the Clarkfield and Hazel Run areas. Leo worked at AMPI as chief engineer and head of maintenance. Throughout his life Leo was very active within the community as a member of the ambulance squad, fire department, police department, city council, EDA and the Hazel Run Legion. Leo was a proud WWII combat veteran, who also enjoyed golfing, fishing, toy making, gardening and horses. Leo also treasured spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandson and "Chandler" the cat. Leo passed away on Sunday, October 24th in Dawson, Minnesota. He was 86 years old. Leo is survived by his daughter Ginger (and Peter) Thomsen and foster son Harold Kruckman; son- in-law Gary Hofmann; daughter-in-law Jody Larson; eight grandchildren: Jessica Aamot, Duke Olson, Manda (and Paul) Sandstrom, Joey Olson, Grete Thomsen, Josie (and Tony) Laleman, Zachary Olson and Heidi Burnett; great grandson Max Sandstrom; also "Chandler" the cat. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Lorraine; wife Gloria; children: Wendy Hofmann and Gary Olson. Visitation Thursday, October 28, 2010 Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Funeral Services Thursday, October 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Pastor Jack Torgersen Organist, Karen Donner Soloist, David Rupp "The Lord's Prayer" Congregational Hymns "In the Garden" "Who Is This Host Arrayed in White" "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Casket Bearers Duke Olson ~ Joey Olson Zachary Olson ~ Paul Sandstrom Tony Laleman ~ Harold Kruckman ~ Gary Hofmann Military Rites Anderson-Tongen Post #559 Hazel Run, Minnesota