HERBERT OLSON (1911 - 1991)

 
Herbert H. Olson, 80, New London, a former under sheriff of Clark County, died Saturday, June 15, 1991, at the Appleton Medical Center.

Services were held Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London with the Rev. Luke Bocher officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery at Greenwood, Clark County.

He was born June 4, 1911 in Chicago, and grew up on the family farm near Greenwood. He served as under sheriff of Clark County under his father, Herman Olson, in the 1930's and 40's. He was a Lieutenant Civilian of the National Guards at Truax Field in Madison.

He married the former Marie Manier July 27, 1931 in Chicago. She died in January of this year.

In 1945, he moved to New London where he opened the Coast to Coast store there and operated it until his retirement in 1977. He was a past president of the New London Chamber of Commerce and was very active in community activities. He was a founder and past vice-president and director of the New London National Bank and served as Director Emeritus of the F M Bank, New London.

He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London.

He is survived by a daughter, Marleen VandenHoogen, Appleton three grandchildren a brother Roy E. Olson, Sr., Loyal three sisters, Arline Lewis, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Ruth Sugg and Lois Guest, both of Neillsville. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents and one sister.

Source: Tribune-Record-Gleaner 6/ /1991