Jerry Olson
Born: April 20th, 1944
Died: January 20th, 2012
Obituary
Pastor Jerry Olson, 67, of Burlington, died at 10:30 pm Friday, January 20, 2012, at his home after a long struggle with cancer. Born April 20, 1944, in Kenyon, MN, he was the son of Arnold J. and Margaret Quam Olson. On August 13, 1994, he married Lynette Dohme in Burlington. Pastor Jerry was self employed as a carpenter and Pastor. He graduated from Mankato State University with a teaching degree in 1968, and received a Masters in Christian Education from Wheaton College in 1989. Jerry was ordained as a Baptist Minister in 1990 at West Avenue Baptist Church, where he was associate Pastor and Christian Education Director as well as Principal of the Christian School. He was later the Pastor of the First Baptist Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, and also had his own carpentry business, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Jerry was a missionary from 1970-1980 in Europe with Operation Mobilization. He was an excellent automobile mechanic and in charge of the Missions garage in the 70's. He was a member of Parkside First Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family. Jerry enjoyed visiting people in the hospital and nursing homes as well as preaching and Bible teaching. Jerry was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was always positive and encouraging. He was survived by his wife Lynette; and his five children; Syd (Tori) Mijanto of Middletown, Lynette (Shaun) Tabatt of Cottage Grove, MN, Jesse (Joy) Olson of Littleton, CO, Brittany (Putty) Putman of Champaign IL, and Alison (Ed Ouderkirk) Hamelton of Aledo, IL; fourteen grandchildren; as well as three sisters Judy Hartzter of Meridian, MS, Karen (Boyd Jones) Olson of Faribault MN, and Kay (Randal) Heise of Prior Lake, MN; one brother Todd Olson of St. Paul, MN; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Seth and his parents. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Parkside First Baptist Church. The funeral service for Pastor Jerry Olson will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Parkside First Baptist Church with Pastors Rob Carleton and Dean Graber officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Parkside First Baptist Church following the service. Cremation will be accorded following the service. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Operation Mobilization Mission.