James Edwin "Jim" Olson

James Edwin "Jim" Olson, 80, of Spread Eagle, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 23, 1935 in Florence, the son of the late Edwin and Lucille (Meyers) Olson. Jim graduated from Florence High School in 1954. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956. After his honorable discharge, he attended Marinette County Teachers College, where he met his love, Rose Marie Peetz. They were married on June 6, 1959 in Lena, WI. Jim earned his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He taught grades 1-8 at Elmdale School in Appleton and then science and math at Hortonville Junior High School. In Iron Mountain, Jim worked at LoDal as a purchasing agent and foreman from 1975-1987. He then became a salesman for Wildwood Realty from 1988-2005. He was a very active member of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Lions Club where he held many offices including President, Secretary, and Treasurer. He was the Lions District 10 Governor from 1987-1988 in the Upper Peninsula. Jim was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50. Jim and his wife Rose were foster parents for many children, mostly teenagers, for nearly 20 years. They made a difference in many lives. He enjoyed hunting , golfing, dancing, watching the Green Bay Packers, pontoon boat rides, traveling, and being with his family. Jim had an amazing sense of humor. He was a very loving and caring man. He will always be loved and missed by all who knew him. Jim is survived by his wife Rose, two daughters Jayne (Paul) D'Alberto of Sheboygan Falls and Rhonda Yano of Saucier, Miss, six grandchildren A.J. D'Alberto, Kyle D'Alberto, Abby D'Alberto, Andrea Yano, Chelsea (Tony) Cave, and Chase Yano, great grandchildren Aniya Yano-Wilson, Aliston Yano-Wilson; sisters-in-law, Freda Olson, Marlene Peetz, and Gloria Peetz. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his dad Edwin Olson, his mother and step-father, Lucille and Woodrow Lawrentz, and his brother, Larry Olson; brothers-in-law, Peter and James Peetz. Visitation will be Monday, April 18, 2016 from 4-7pm at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor James Kaczmarek will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Condolences may be expressed to the family of James Edwin. "Jim" Olson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with thearrangements.

James Edwin "Jim" Olson

August 23, 1935 - April 12, 2016