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Myrel H. Olson

October 26, 1913 — March 20, 2006

OLSON, MYREL H.

Myrel H. Olson, age 92, of Appleton, died on Monday, March 20, 2006, at his home. Myrel was born on October 26, 1913, in the Town of Lessor to the late Cornelius and Mary (Christianson) Olson. He married Lilas E. Krull on April 29, 1944, in Appleton. Myrel was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed traveling with Lilas, was an avid card player, was a member of several horseshoe pitching leagues and especially enjoyed his membership with Lilas in the Romeos and Calicos Square Dancing Club. Myrel was a tow motor operator at the Menasha Corporation for many years. Survivors include Lilas, his wife of 61 years; his son, David (Jan) Olson, Neenah; his daughter Diane Kietzmann, Appleton; and his son, Tim (Sue) Olson, Greenville; his grandchildren, Erik (Kerry) Olson, Ryan (Katie) Olson, Renee (Doug) Skarlupka and Rana (Mike) Prue; his eight—nearly nine—great grandchildren; his sister, Hazel Malueg, Green Bay; and his brother, Rudolph (Edna) Olson, St. Angelos, Texas. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Myrel was preceded in death by his grandson, Donald Myrel Olson, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services for Myrel will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, with Rev. Larry Matthews officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Wednesday (TODAY) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 and directly at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. A memorial has been established in his name to benefit Zion Lutheran Church.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com

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