Robert Duane Olson

Robert Duane Olson, 73, of Lanesboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at his home of natural causes. Robert was born June 20, 1940, in Lanesboro, to Oscar and Lillian (Peterson) Olson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1958. On Sept. 22, 1962, he married Angeline Hilden in Lanesboro. She passed away June 6, 1986. Robert was a farmer. On July 27, 1991, he married Nancy Hall in Deadwood, S.D., and they later divorced. Robert enjoyed mowing and farming. He is survived by a daughter, Laurie Benson of Rochester; two grandchildren, Ben and Gabby Benson of Rochester; and one brother, Orrin (Marcia) Olson of Lanesboro. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Angeline. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with the Rev. Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial will be in Lanesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, and one hour before the services Friday at the church. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at rileyfuneralhomes.com.