Eugene L. Olson

Eugene’s service will be livestreamed and viewable below starting at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026:

Eugene passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his home in Hillsboro, ND, surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of HIA Hospice.

Eugene L. Olson was born on August 19, 1940, the son of August and Eline (Anderson) Olson in Warren, MN. Eugene grew up in Alvarado, MN where he received his education, graduating from high school in 1958.

Eugene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963, serving in Alaska, Germany, Spain, and Indiana. He was united in marriage to Gerlinde Herrmann on March 19, 1965, in Germany. They made their home in Germany until returning to the United States in 1966, when they moved back to Alvarado.

Eugene began working at the family grocery store, Olson Grocery, where he eventually took over for his father. In later years, he worked in sales for Armor Foods, and his last years were spent driving truck for Altendorf Trucking. While living in Alvarado, Eugene was very active in his community, serving on the City Council for 26 years, was a 50-year member of the American Legion, and was on the church council. He also was a school bus driver for several years, loved spending time hunting and woodworking. Eugene and Gerlinde moved to Hillsboro in 2025, where they have made their home since.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gerlinde of Hillsboro; his three children – Brian (Kari) Olson of Crookston, MN; Steven (Sherri) Olson of Thief River Falls, MN; and Wendy (Darin) Oanes of Hillsboro; his beloved grandchildren – Alison (Randy Shafer) Olson, Jonathan (Lauren Thompson) Olson, Kate Oanes, Peter Oanes, Tom Oanes, Nick (Tiffany) Kuznia, and Chris Kuznia; and his special great-grandchildren – Madison and Nicholas Shafer, and Taya Otteson and Maggie Kuznia; and his brother-in-law, Peter Krisch of Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Also surviving are his brother, Alvin Olson of Underwood, MN; and his nephews – Paul Olson, Jimmy Nevue, and David Nevue. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Eline Olson; and his half-brother, James Nevue.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, ND – with a visitation one hour prior

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro, ND. To sign the online guest book, or to view a livestream of the funeral service, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com