Herbert H. Olson
August 22, 2011
Herbert Olson, 86, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2011, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Born July 12, 1925, in Roland, Iowa, Herb was the son of Hazel Olson-Lemon. He attended Roland schools before serving his country in the United States Army during WWII. Herb was one of the brave who stormed Omaha Beach on “D” day. As a proud Veteran, he earned two purple hearts and bronze stars.
Herb married Frances Graves in 1946. For 42 years, Herb worked as a machine operator at Frye Copy Systems. He enjoyed fishing, western music and movies, Iowa Hawkeye football, and visiting with family.
Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances; daughters, Kathryn Arts and Susan Zeroni; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Olson-Lemon; son-in-law, Dale Arts; and grandson, Kyle Zeroni.
A loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Hero is how Herb will be remembered.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Herb.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sharon & Den South
08/26/2011
To Francis June and family; Sorry we cannot be with you today but prior obligations keep us close to home. Herb had a special place in the heart of my mom and dad so I want to extend those fond wishes to all of you. Please know that you have been in our prayers the past couple of days and Herb will remain a memory with me forever. Looking forward to seeing you in Sept. in Ames. Stay strong, Francis. Your cousin Sharon
Russ Dohrmann
08/26/2011
To the Olson family,
My deepest condolences to the family of Herb. I enjoyed working with him at Frye for many years. He will be missed.
Gwen(Jacobson)Lowe
08/25/2011
Dear Frances and family, I was sorry to learn of Herb's passing, wanted you to know I am thinking of you at this time. My fondest memories of Herb are his contagious laugh, just know I am thinking of you!! Gwen
Ron German
08/25/2011
To the Olson Family,
May God bless Herbert and you during this time of remembrance. He will be missed by the family he raised, the people he befriended and the country he served.
Bob and Shirlee Drew
08/24/2011
Dear Kathy, Amy and families, we want to extend our sympathies to all of you at this sad time. Know always that the fond memories our loved ones instill in our hearts live on forever..We hope Grandma Fran is ok, as well as can be expected. Please give her an extra embrace from us..Love and Prayers always, Bob and Shirlee
Patti D'Aguanno Galesky
08/24/2011
Fran, our family is so saddened by your loss but take comfort in knowing Herb and Kyle are in Heaven catching up on the past couple of years. Herb was always so cute and quiet while you were the vivacious one, and we enjoyed both of you so much. I know Ky loved the times she spent with you and Herb; and now the two of us, Grandma Fran and "Gigi", will share our beloved great granddaughter, Kylen. We are praying that God's grace will comfort you and grant you peace now and always.
With all our love, Patti D'Aguanno Galesky, Lesa D'Aguanno, Mark and Jill McMurry, Eliana and Hayden, and Jenny Hartnett, Kylen, Tucker and Natalie.