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Gerald Ernest Olson

January 10, 1933 — March 2, 2019

Mr. Gerald Ernest Olson (Jerry), 86, of Statesville, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his home. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. On January 10, 1933, he was a son of the late Leonard Olson and Vivian Moss Olson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Lighty.

Jerry was a retired regional sales representative for Makita USA, Inc. He enjoyed woodworking, target shooting, hunting and reading. He was a 1950 graduate of Rhinelander High School in Rhinelander, Wis. and a 1954 graduate of Moody Bible Institute.

Survivors include his wife, Delores Mueller Olson, two sons, David E. Olson (Marianna) and Robert E. Olson, all of Statesville, a daughter, Pamela Jean Clemens (Rich), of Mooresville, a sister, Doris Geisler of Modesto, Calif. and grandchildren, Jesse James Stanley (Kelly) of Locust, N.C. and Sara Rose Olson (Tyler) of Houston, Texas.

Services will be private.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nichholsonfunerals.com . Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, N.C. 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front St. Statesville, N.C. 28677 is entrusted with the arrangements.

Donations may be made to:
Hospice & Palliative Care Of Iredell County2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28677Web: https://www.hoic.org/donate_form.asp
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