Bob Olson
September 12, 1964 ~ September 8, 2024
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Valley City, North Dakota
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Charles Olson, a beloved husband, son, brother and retired Chief Master Sergeant in the North Dakota Air National Guard. Bob Olson, “Frontier Bob” as he was known by many of his friends was born on September 12, 1964, in Fargo, North Dakota. Bob passed away on September 8, 2024, at the U of M Medical Center.
A devoted son of Dale and Eileen Olson, Bob graduated from Fargo North High School in 1983 and earned a degree in Airplane Mechanics. With a deep sense of duty, Bob enlisted in the Air National Guard, dedicating 26 years of his life to serving his country before eventually retiring in 2010 as a Chief Master Sargeant.
Bob was united in marriage to his beloved wife Marjorie Olson on June 21, 1991. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and companionship, making cherished memories that will be forever treasured. They made their home in Fargo, Harwood, Kindred and Florida before returning to the rolling hills of Valley City. He loved life, all of his family, including his Golden’s and Brittanie’s, Boomer, Jake, Elwood, Libby and currently Archie and Edith, Archie was truly his buddy. He was the most patriotic man and loved his country with a passion. He was dedicated, smart, and the hardest worker and could fix anything and loved a challenge. He enjoyed, fishing, boating, shooting, music, the sound of birds at four a.m. and relaxing in our beautiful yard with all the new trees that he planted, watered and nurtured. Our lives will never be the same without him. May he rest in peace, we love you Bob.
He is survived by his wife Marg, his mother, Eileen, Carefree, AZ; sister, Nancy Lysaker, Carefree, AZ; brother-in-law, Leo (Suzanne) Toay, Maple Grove, MN, Kelly (Mark) Sertich, Grand Forks, ND, Paula Toay, Lake Bluff, IL, his brothers Dan Kohout, Elk River, MN, Paul Kohout, Delaware and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Dale Olson.
Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 16, 2024 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation staring at 9:00 A.M.
Burial with Full Military Honors: 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 16, 2024 at Fargo National Cemetery, rural Harwood, ND.
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Visitation - Monday: September 16, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Monday: September 16, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Burial - Monday: September 16, 2024 1:00 pm
Fargo National Cemetery
8709 40th Avenue North, Co Rd 20
Harwood, North Dakota 58042
(701) 451-4650
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/fargo.asp
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RIP Bob! Going to miss you.
So sorry for your loss Marj! I totally enjoyed working with Bob all those yrs and it was an Honor to serve with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family….
Sandie Mundal
Rest in peace Bob and my condolences to his family I’m praying for you all
I am in total shock, loved serving with you and working with you Bobby O. God speed my friend. Val Buchholz
You will be missed Uncle Bob❤️
Our mothers were close cousins and spent a lot of time together when we were very little. I have pictures of us hanging out as toddlers.
May you rest comfortably in the arms of our Gracious Lord and Savior.
My deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Liz Baenen
You left us to soon. My prayers go out to you and your family. The Hooligan family has lost a good brother and patriot. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Thankful for having met Bob – He left this earth too soon. I’m so very sad for Eileen, Marg and all of Bob’s family. He will rest in peace. He was a good man. 🌷
A memories is what we are left with our loved ones to love and cherish may his soul rest in peace
Love 💕
Sunita Lal
Family
Our sincere sympathy to Marj, my cousin Eileen, his sister Nancy and all the family and friends that knew him. We are all in ” God’s Waiting Room”
Frontier Bob; Sir you will be missed. We had quite a few laughs in our time at the Air Guard. There was never a dull moment when you were around. I still have the Penny Stocks we both invested in around 2010. I am pretty sure they will finally make some money. We were certainly able to dream big. Marg, so sorry for your loss. You two were certainly made for each other. Rest in Peace Frontier Bob.
So Sorry we could not be there to share in your celebration of Bob’s life. We watched the livestream and got to really get to know what an amazing guy he was. So glad he stopped procrasinating and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our prayers of sympathy ! Bob & Marlo Howard , Dana & Nyree Howard, Chad & Amanda and their families in Missouri and Colorado.