Larry Duane Olson

Larry Duane Olson, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Larry was born in Brainerd to Andy & Nora (Paulson) Olson. He married the love of his life, Doreen Peterson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on June 5, 1965. He worked 40 years as a papermaker at Potlatch. Larry could (and would) make friends by striking up conversation with anyone willing. He often spun real stories into amazing exaggerated tales, which is why his nickname was Ole-Bull. His favorite saying, “You can't make this stuff up!” Through the years Larry's favorite things included coffee at Westside Cafe, Elvis music, meeting pals at the office (east side McDonalds) and most of all collecting treasures...LOTS of treasures. He was an enthusiastic fixer-upper and experienced life with road trips, entertainment and conversation. His family and friends will miss him very very much. We will always be blessed with the happy memories of our time spent with him, his jolly laugh and ability to make a simple story an amazing adventure. Larry would want all of us to celebrate his life, as we know he is no longer in pain and in a better place. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 55 years, Doreen; son, Ty (Lisa) Olson; Daughter, Marny (Scott) Rohr; Brother, Dale Olson; Sister, Dorothy Burns; Grandchildren: Paige (Joe) Anhalt, Drew Olson, Hallsey Olson, Morgan (Andrew Coenen) Rohr, Devan (Tya) Rohr and Madaline Rohr; Great grandsons: Owen Olson and Ivan Rohr. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Geraldine Madsen.