Wayne Herbert Oleson, age 81, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 4p.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be at the Monroe Center Cemetery, Town of Monroe, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Wayne was born September 9, 1928 in the Adams County Town of Strongs Prairie to Severt and Hattie (Swartout) Oleson. He married Doris Esther York on November 4, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wayne was a farmer all his life, farming the home farm in the town of Monroe. He also held many other jobs throughout his lifetime. He helped clear the land which is now Petenwell Lake & Flowage. He drove school bus for the Adams-Friendship School District for many years before becoming, in his later years, a janitor at Pineland School and eventually retired as the Maintenance Supervisor for the School District.
He worked for the Town of Monroe grading roads and plowing snow.
Wayne was a County Board Supervisor for a few years. He served on a committee that named all the roads in the county from A to G.
Dad enjoyed his deer hunting season every year. It was a time that brought the family together for meals and stories for nine straight days. He was a great hunter and has many large mounts to prove it.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family who will establish a memorial at a later date.
Wayne was preceded in death by parents, Severt and Hattie Oleson ; wife, Doris; sisters: Hannah Johnson,
Cleora Hovorka, Cynthia Nessa, Susan Karrseboom, Margaret Schmidt, and Harriet Oleson; brothers: Hallie, Henry, Marvin, Hilbert, Wilbur, and infant brother, Fred Oleson.
Survivors:
Daughter: Cleo (Richard) Hendricksen of Hancock, WI
Son: Lawrence (Rebecca) Oleson of Arkdale, WI
Grandchildren: Joshua (Kelly) Oleson of Arkdale, WI
Grandchildren: Stacey Oleson of Arkdale, WI
Great-Grandchildren: Collin Fish of Arkdale, WI
Great-Grandchildren: Hannah Oleson of Arkdale, WI
Great-Grandchildren: Ryan Oleson of Arkdale, WI
Sister-in-law: June Oleson of Nekoosa, WI
Further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, CLEO AND LARRY, AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Cleo-Hold onto all of the wonderful memories. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Waynes family at this sad time. Wayne was my bus driver when I was in grade school. He was a nice person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
I feel priveleged to have had many years hunting deer and geese with Wayne.The hospitality that Wayne and Dorie extended was unmatched.My deepest regards to the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
To All: My thoughts are with you at this time. Wayne was a wonderful man and I could not have had a better brother-in-law. There are so many happy memories of the older days. We enjoyed life to the fullest. The days that we spent up north will not be forgotten. Remember the good times.
Larry and Becky,
Very sorry to hear the news.
Larry & Becky,Josh and Kelly, Stacy, Rich & Cleo.
Our sympathy on the passing of your father & grandfather. He is now able to rest without lifes burdens.
wayne was a long time friend of our family, he will be greatly missed by us all.god bless you.
larry and family sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you all
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to the family. Prayers for strenght and comfort to all.
Cleo and Richard, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the great memories help you through this time. Friends, Dennis and Judy
I always had a great time with Wayne at the races. He was a great guy. Hold all of your memories of him near to your heart. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Heather and Matt Wendland
Oleson Family – Our thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Wayne was a wonderful person and he will be missed.
Wayne was a wonderful man. I have such wonderful memories. Im glad we had time together to remember the good times. May God comfort you during this difficult time. you have our deepest sympathy. love Loren and Peg
Cleo,Richard,Larry, Becky & Family Thinking of all you at this time. In Gods love Evie & Larry