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     Ida Marie Olson was born on 10 December 1868.¹ She married John Hallen. Ida Marie Olson died on 21 April 1927 at age 58.¹ She was buried at Tacoma Mausoleum, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     James A. Olson married Patricia Eileen Perkins, daughter of Howard Burton Perkins and Evelyn Hannah Johnson.

     Male Olson married Laura Street, daughter of Roy Lee Street and Muriel Elaine Fischer.

     Thomas Lyle Olson was born on 29 July 1942 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He married Joy Enid Featherstone, daughter of Glenn Ellsworth Featherstone and Enid Florence Hall, on 10 August 1963 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Thomas Lyle Olson graduated circa 1965 at University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Wisconsin, degree in History and Social Sciences.² He married Mary Margaret Daniels on 8 August 1969 at Rice Co., Minnesota. Thomas Lyle Olson was a Teacher in the History Department, at Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota. He lived in 2000 at Edina, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.² He married Elizabeth Nancy Lewis on 8 July 2000 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Thomas Lyle Olson lived in 2008 at Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico.² He died on 29 September 2020 at Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 78.^1,2 The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.²

Thomas Olson
July 29, 1942 - September 29, 2020

Thomas Lyle Olson passed away in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 29, 2020 from a very rapid onset of pancreatic cancer. In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by his loving wife, Elizabeth Lewis Olson, and his daughters from Minneapolis, Erika and Alison. Tom was born July 29, 1942 in Red Wing, Minnesota. He grew up attending Red Wing public schools and ultimately graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a degree in History and other Social Sciences. He loved school and felt he was treated as a scholar and a budding intellectual, despite being the "country boy" that he was. As a college student he was given a union job with the Milwaukee Railroad where his dad Lyle was a telegraph operator. He was able to work and go to school and easily pay for his education. This time working alongside hard-working adults at the railroad solidified his belief in the importance of workers' rights and strong unions.

After college graduation, Tom married his first wife, Joy, and took a teaching position at the University of Nebraska. After his short stint in Nebraska, he landed a full-time teaching job in the History Department at Mankato State University while also earning his masters and PHD. The turmoil of the 1960s and narrowly avoiding being drafted into the Vietnam War made a draft-resister and an ardent anti-war activist out of Tom. He went to work as a staffer for US Senate candidate Earl Craig in 1970 and ended up running himself for US House Representative for the 1st district. Tom and Earl Craig ran side by side trying to further progressive, anti-war policies. His position papers from the time show he was running on a platform of ending the war in Vietnam, lifting people out of poverty, and protecting the environment. Both candidates lost their primaries, Tom by just a few votes.

Tom later spent several years as part of a research team at the University of Minnesota working on various geo-political projects. He loved the work, and his colleagues became his lifelong friends. Much of the end of his time at the U was spent raising money for research projects, which led Tom to an even longer career in fundraising and development for various non-profits in the Twin Cities. During these years Tom had two daughters and many adventures with his wife, Mary Daniels. Highlights included sailing and bike trips with friends, frequent trips to Red Wing to visit his parents Fran and Lyle, waterskiing on Lake Pepin, and hours spent cheering for his daughters on soccer fields and skating rinks.

Tom married Elizabeth Lewis in 2000, and they lived together in Edina. They shared many interests including a love of British race cars, opera, travel, and helping others. In 2008, Tom and Liz moved to a wonderful community in Las Cruces, New Mexico where they built a green home. Tom was a dedicated golfer, volunteer and advocate for the homeless, and valued friend to many in his community.

Retiring from work life in 2005 allowed Tom the time to do what he loved best: researching and writing. He wrote many scholarly articles about Minnesota history. His greatest work was his book "Sheldon's Gift" about the history of theaters and show business in Red Wing, Minnesota, published by the North Star Press of St. Cloud in 2009. Over the past three years, one of Tom's articles has consistently been the number one most read article on Minnesota Legal History Project's website, and his other articles have also been very popular. Thanks to these works, he has made a lasting and important contribution to the written history of Minnesota. At the time of the onset of his illness in early September, he had planned on writing about several more topics of interest and had begun a memoir.

Tom and Liz traveled often (his favorite trip was to Sweden where he and Liz spent time with Liz's relatives) but they had more places they planned to explore together. Tom made frequent trips to Minneapolis to visit his family, especially his grandchildren: Oscar, Jude, Arthur, Miriam, and François. They will very much miss his outings to museums and burger joints, and willingness to be interviewed for school history projects. His friends and family will greatly miss his long stories and political discussions. We are all inspired by his dedication to standing up for the poor and working class, and his strong stance against American imperialism and war.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Lyle Olson. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth, his cousin Judi Alme (David Alme), his daughters Erika Olson Gross and Alison Olson Cox, their husbands Benjamin Gross and Adam Cox, and his five grandchildren. He also leaves behind countless friends, former colleagues, fellow historians and writers, and opponents in mostly friendly political debate, who, as he had grown fond of saying, "Have the right to be wrong."
Published on October 4, 2020
https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/thomas-olson-1090174999.²


He was buried Burial Details Unknown.¹

     Aaron Olsonawski is the son of Mark Olsonawski and Andrea Lynn Noel.

     Kate Olsonawski is the daughter of Mark Olsonawski and Andrea Lynn Noel.

     Mark Olsonawski married Andrea Lynn Noel, daughter of Jeffrey Lynn Noel and Peggy Lynn Breiland, on 17 May 2002 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota.

     Noel Olsonawski is the daughter of Mark Olsonawski and Andrea Lynn Noel.

     Ryan Olsonawski is the son of Mark Olsonawski and Andrea Lynn Noel.

     Jessica Sue Onken married Jordan Timothy Austin, son of Timothy Rex Austin and Cindy Lynn Schwier, on 6 August 2016 at Redwood Co., Minnesota.

     Arthur Oppenheimer was born on 13 June 1859 at California. He married Mary R. Ingraham, daughter of A.E. Ingraham and Elizabeth Smith, circa January 1887 at Washington. The cause of death was double pneumonia on 3 July 1932.¹ Arthur Oppenheimer died on 3 July 1932 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 73.¹

DEATH TAKES OPPENHEIMER
A sudden attack of double pneumonia caused the death of Arthur Oppenheimer, 73, yesterday afternoon at the Sacred Heart hospital. The well-known real estate and insurance man was taken ill Friday. He was under the care of his cousin. Dr. Sidney S. Oppenheimer.
Mr. Oppenheimer, who had his home in the Westminster apartments, had lived in Spokane for more than 30 years. Formerly he had been associated with his brother, Mose, and following his death was agent for the Mohawk and other buildings in the city. He is survived by one son, Dr. Leon Oppenheimer of Oakland, and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Oppenheimer Woods of Atlanta and Miss Sadie Oppenheimer of New York city; two nephews, Maurice and Henry Oppenheimer of Spokane. The two daughters enroute to Spokane will arrive today. The body is at the Smith funeral home.
Spokane Chronicle (Spokane, Washington)
Mon, Jul 04, 1932 ·Page 12.¹

     Leon Ingraham Oppenheimer M.D. was born on 10 June 1890 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington. He was the son of Arthur Oppenheimer and Mary R. Ingraham. Leon Ingraham Oppenheimer M.D. lived in July 1932 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.¹ He married Margaret Josephine Turk before 1940. Leon Ingraham Oppenheimer M.D. was a Autopsy Surgeon, at Alameda Co., California.² He died on 22 August 1969 at Alameda Co., California, at age 79.²

Dr. Leon Oppenheimer
Private services have been held for Dr. Leon Oppenheimer, who practiced medicine in Oakland for 30 years and served for many years as autopsy surgeon for Alameda County.
Dr. Oppenheimer died Friday at a local convalescent home at the age of 78.
He was a member of the staff of Highland Hospital for 26 years and was also on the staff of Providence Hospital.
He was a member of the Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association, the University of Chicago Medical Association, the Stanford Mens Club, the Oakland Scottish Rite, the Commonwealth Club and the Oakland Bridge Club.
He is survived by his widow, Jo; and two sisters, Ruth Wood, Monterey, and Sarah Oppenheimer, Carmel Valley.
Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California)
Tue, Aug 26, 1969 ·Page 20.²

     Ruth Oppenheimer was born on 15 December 1893 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington. She was the daughter of Arthur Oppenheimer and Mary R. Ingraham. Ruth Oppenheimer married Evans B. Wood on 30 June 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Ruth Oppenheimer lived in July 1932 at Atlanta, Georgia.¹ She lived in August 1969 at Monterey, Monterey Co., California.² She died on 14 October 1987 at Monterey Co., California, at age 93.

     Sadie Oppenheimer was born on 13 October 1887 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington. She was the daughter of Arthur Oppenheimer and Mary R. Ingraham. Sadie Oppenheimer lived in July 1932 at New York City, New York.¹ She lived in August 1969 at Carmel Valley, Monterey Co., California.²

     Cecil Roland Orner was born on 10 May 1911 at Wells Co., North Dakota.¹ He married Ione Madeline Goodrich in 1962. Cecil Roland Orner died on 14 November 1981 at Thurston Co., Washington, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Mills & Mills Memorial Park, Tumwater, Thurston Co., Washington.¹

     Chris Orr married Katherine Accoe, daughter of Richard Marshall Accoe and Pauline Mary Monhaut.¹

     Mary Catherine Osborn married Robert Clayton Reynolds on 30 April 1966 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.

     Caroline Osborne was born on 19 October 1960 at Georgia. She was the daughter of Charles Cabot Osborne and Isabelle Carter Crocker. Caroline Osborne was never married. The cause of death was Massive injury to head, chest and abdomen. Single vehicle automobile accident. Death was instant. She died on 26 May 1979 at Bennington Co., Vermont, at age 18.

     Charles Cabot Osborne married Isabelle Carter Crocker, daughter of Douglas Crocker and Isabelle Burwell Carter, on 30 May 1959 at Massachusetts.

     Gerald Matthew Osenbrock was born on 25 March 1954. He was the son of Jerry Oliver Houser and Patricia Jeanne Chapman.¹ Gerald Matthew Osenbrock married Bonnie J. Baker on 6 April 1978 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington. Gerald Matthew Osenbrock lived in 2001 at 30902 363rd Ave. N.E., Arlington, Snohomish Co., Washington. He died on 27 January 2018 at Darrington, Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 63.

     Anna Maria Ostapiuk married Daniel Louis Santistevan Jr., son of Daniel Louis Santistevan Sr. and Maria Ernestina Trujillo, on 6 September 1975 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.

     Linda Leila Ostby married Bruce Glenn Featherstone, son of Glenn Ellsworth Featherstone and Enid Florence Hall, on 20 November 1971 at Dakota Co., Minnesota.

     Joseph Frank Osterman married Gladys Irene Hartley, daughter of Verner Tip Hartley and Artie May Noel, on 4 May 1960 at Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana. Joseph Frank Osterman and Gladys Irene Hartley were divorced on 11 January 1971 at Lane Co., Oregon.

     Tanya M. Ostrander was born on 9 July 1948 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Tanya M. Ostrander was a Catholic. She married Kermit Paul Foor Jr., son of Kermit Paul Foor Sr. and Virginia Rebecca Harn. Tanya M. Ostrander married Walter Bush. Tanya M. Ostrander died on 14 February 2023 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.¹ She was buried at Rays Cove Christian Church Cemetery, Breezewood, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Virginia Bernice Otremba married Robert Jerome Stumpf, son of Jerome John Stumpf and Beverly Elaine Squires, on 15 February 2008 at Morrison Co., Minnesota.

     James Henry Ottjes married LaDonna Elizabeth Frank on 21 December 1968 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota.

     Mary Ann Overly married Lawson Harn, son of John D. Harn and Susannah Norman, on 14 November 1838.¹ Mary Ann Overly died in 1871 at Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., Indiana.¹

     Albert Overton married Arabelle Rosmond Pence, daughter of Allen Elwood Pence and Emma Lydia Taylor.¹

     Perry Overton married Sherri Hutson, daughter of Charles David Hutson and Linda (?).

     Allen Glenn Overturf is the son of Glenn Allen Overturf and Margaret Ellen King. Allen Glenn Overturf married Diane Rose Medvec on 1 September 1990 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.