Charles W. A. Olson, age 72, of Bloomington taught in ND, MT, Jackson, MN and longtime music teacher in Richfield schools. Survived by loving wife, Alice; son Erik (Elisa) Olson; daughter, Sonja VanGuilder; son, Paul (Mary) Olson; grandchildren, Brita and Gunnar VanGuilder, Brandon, Andrew and Marnie Olson; sister, Sylvia (Paul) Heimdal. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Ronald Olson (Leslie); sister, Rebecca and brother-in-law, William Gary. Also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and very close friends (including Pastor Earl and Linda Johnson). Service Friday, (Aug. 17), at 11:00 AM at Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Ave. S, Richfield. Visitation Thursday, 5:00-7:00 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S, and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to Woodlake Lutheran Church, Augustana Emerald Crest of Burnsville or Alzheimer’s Association Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com
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