Joseph Andrew Olson

Joseph Andrew Olson, 61 of rural Winona, died Thursday, May 8, 2014.He was born February 20, 1953 in Winona to Vernon and Lucille (Staloch) Olson. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and attended Winona Technical College. Joe worked at Peerless Chain for over 35 years, retiring in November of 2012. He belonged to IAM Local 1030 and Holy Trinity Catholic Church.Joe loved nature and the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, farming and boating. He also enjoyed following the Minnesota Vikings and Twins.He is survived by his parents, Vernon and Lucy; three brothers, Bryan (Sharleen) of Winona; Steven (Catherine) of Zumbrota and David (Shannon) of Winona; one sister, Ann (Brent) Wagner of Winona and 11 nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents.Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May13, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Reverend William Kulas and Reverend Michael Doyle concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery in Minnesota City. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Joe and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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