Albert Thor Olson

Albert Thor Olson passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 86, in his home in Red Rock, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1934 to Raymond and Berneice (Brandon) Olson, south of Kennebec on the family farm.
Albert attended grade school in Kennebec and graduated from Presho High School in 1953. After high school, he joined the Navy. Albert took his basics at the Great Lakes Training Center, where he graduated as an honor man. He took electrical training and served in the Pacific for four years.
After leaving the service, he worked at both Big Bend and Oahe Dams. In 1963, Albert took a job with West Central Electric in Presho where he worked for twenty years and then transferred to Kadoka for another twelve years.
Albert married Kathleen Gatson on August 14, 1971. They lived and worked in Presho and Kadoka until Albert retired on February 21, 1996. Albert and Kathleen later moved to Texas where he helped some relatives with wiring their home.
Albert enjoyed visiting friends and family, hunting, fishing, and wood work. He and Kathleen built several sets of wooden trains. He did the wood work and she did the painting. He also loved children, and showed it by how he helped them.
Albert is survived by his wife Kathleen, brother Richard (Mary), sons Daniel (Katie) and Zachary Olson. Sisters Beverly A. Johnson and Adelia Olsen. Sister-in-laws Linda Olson, and Kolleen (Sid) Meidema. Nieces and nephews Bernie and Tammi Johnson, Talia Johnson, Kevin Hughes and Emily Weber. Camden and Cooper, Kayla Bonrud, Bart and Amber Johnson, Michael Lockner, Taylar, Lauryn and Devan Johnson, Troy and Debra Meidema, Jake, Lillie and Anne, Tory and Missie Meidema, Olivia, and Todd Meidema, and Kori and Kora Bandcroft.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Beneice Olson, brothers Larry, Donald and Robert. In-laws Curtis and Kathleen Gatson, brothers-in-law Winton and Wayne Gatson, Darrel (Butch) and Karolee Bandcroft.
Cards of sympathy may be sent to: Kathleen Olson, 414 Bateman Rd. Unit A; Red Rock, TX-78662-4634.



 

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