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In Memoriam

Russell Olson - Class Of 1981 VIEW PROFILE

Russell Olson

Obituary of Russel Herbert OlsonRussel Herbert Olson, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Okemos, Michigan. Born in Lansing, Michigan on September 27, 1962 to Herbert and Mary (Leach) Olson, Russel was a passionate historian who spent his life learning everything he could. He was a gifted musician on a variety of instruments and was in an East Lansing-based band for many years. He taught in the Haslett area, first with adults continuing their educations, then at an alternative high school, and finally at the high school history level before leaving the field to study social work at Grand Valley State University. He was currently working on his Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a goal of working with veterans and others suffering from PTSD.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert W. Olson.

He will be lovingly remembered by the light of his life, his son Ruslan Olson; his mother, Mary L. Olson; his siblings, Scott (Andrea) Olson, Mary E. (Richard) Rose, and Christopher N. Olson; his uncle, Nolan (Judy and cousins) Leach; his many Olson cousins; and Ruslan's mother, Veronica.

A Celebration of Russ's Life will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 7pm until 9pm at the Okemos Masonic Lodge #252, 2175 Hamilton Rd in Okemos.

In honor of Russ, memorial contributions may be made to Ruslan's college fund at gf.me/u/tcwz8c

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-lansing-mi/russel-olson-8737711



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