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Robert Francis "Bob" Olson Sr
26 Sep 1934 – 21 May 2015
| Birth | 26 Sep 1934 |
| Death | 21 May 2015 |
| Cemetery | Ord Cemetery Ord , Valley County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Don on 15 Sep 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146899993 |
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STROMSBURG — Robert Francis Olson, 80, of Stromsburg, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Fullerton. A celebration of Bob's life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, five miles north of Brewster by the Cross and Bible along Highway 7. Military rights will be given. His ashes will be laid to rest with his loyal companion and horse, Mike, so they can have their final trail ride across the Sandhills of Nebraska. Mr. Olson was born Sept. 26, 1934, to Gerald and Loreen (Renner) Olson at his grandparents Renners' home in Madison County. He is survived by his wife; five children and their spouses, Robert Jr. and Vicki Olson of Barlett, Gena and Tom Schimenti of Ord, Randy and Karen Olson of Colorado, Carla Bolli and friend Ron Shrad of Elgin and Michelle and Curtis Gurney of Burwell; stepchildren and their spouses, David and Kiffney Conner of Kearney, Christine Dumont of Omaha, Ann and Michael Herbig of Central City, Doug and Kris Conner of Kearney; and a brother, Jim Olson of Norfolk. Also surviving are 48 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He grew up on the family farm outside of Norfolk, where he developed his love of horses. He graduated in 1953 from Norfolk High School, then graduated from Norfolk Junior College and Wayne State while being an outstanding college athlete in football and track. He married Carol Steffen in 1957, and they had six children. He served his country while being in the Army. In 1987 he married Dolores Sobotka Conner, and gained four more children. They moved to the Sandhills, and he was a rancher and horseman. He showed and bred Quarter Horses; Eyes on Red and Mr. River Red were shown at the World Show. He especially loved Mike, his horse, and Blue, his dog. He enjoyed working at Pitzer Ranch Sales for 34 years. He also worked at the Ericson Livestock Market as weigh master for 10 years and as a Nebraska brand inspector. He truly was an American cowboy of great character and love of the land. He was a lifetime member of America Quarter Horse Association, Nebraska Cattlemen and Elks Lodge. He served on many boards and was always willing to lend a hand. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Greg.
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