Dale E. Olson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dale Ervin Olson was born January 18, 1944 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City to Leonard and Jane (Hass) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valley City. Dale graduated from Noltimier Consolidated School near Valley City. He then attended Valley City State Teachers College for one quarter before returning to the family farm to help with production. On May 22, 1964 Dale married, the love of his life, Eloise Noeske at Trinity Lutheran Church. They lived on various little farms before returning back to the farmstead. Dale worked as a Sheriff's Deputy Reserve in the early 70's along with farming. In 1987 he retired from farming and then worked for various other farmers before spending 19 years with the Valley City Eagles when he retired in May 2011. Dale enjoyed visiting with family and friends, hunting, fishing, gardening, history, old western movies and sunsets. Dale died at Eventide, Moorhead, MN on October 7, 2011. He is survived by wife of 47 years, Eloise of Valley City, son, Bryon (Lori) Olson of Fargo, ND, three daughters, Linda (Shawn) Anderson of Rogers, ND, Stephanie Riedlinger of Fargo, ND, and Vicki (Nic) Klein of Mapleton, ND; seven grandchildren, Ethan, Sean, Haley and Owen Klein, Autumn Riedlinger and Erin and Erika Anderson; mother, Jane Olson; one brother, Darrell (Jan) Olson, Lancaster, CA, two sisters, Diane (Tom) Peterson, Lancaster, CA, Deanna (Jim) Arneson, Valley City, numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

Dale E. Olson

January 18, 1944 - October 7, 2011