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Olson, Raymond John
Raymond John Olson, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center following a short battle with lung cancer. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Raymond was born May 20, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Lawrence and Eleonora (Sternad) Olson. He married Marilyn Feight on June 16, 1959, in Cedar Rapids. He served in the Iowa National Guard during the Kennedy Administration.
Over the years he worked for Swisher Feed and Lumber, Payless Cashways, and Sattler Homes.
He enjoyed sports, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.
Ray is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 53 years; sons, Curtis (Pam) Olson of Walford and Eric (Jodi) Olson of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Hayle, Clay, Alyssa and Alex Olson; and a brother, Robert (Cindy) Olson of Cedar Rapids; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard Olson and Donald Olson.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Methodist Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center for their love and care of Ray.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at .
Published in The Gazette Feb. 2, 2012
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