Robert T. Olsen, age 79 of Durand, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home in Durand with his family by his side.

Bob was born on August 27, 1936 in New Richmond. He was the son of Thomas and Mable (McCall) Olsen. Bob grew up in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1954. Bob married Audrey A. Larson on June 21, 1958 in New Richmond. After marriage, they moved to Durand and Bob bought a milk route. He worked for Pepin County for a short while before owning and operating Bob’s Super Service in Durand for 44 years. Bob sold the business and retired in 2008.

Bob enjoyed ice racing, snowmobiling, deer hunting and mostly woodworking. Most of all, Bob loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his children; Wendy (Steve) Schofield of Durand, Wanda (Ken) Drier of Ellsworth, Bobbette (friend, Josh) Buscherfeld and Bradley (Michelle), both of Durand, seven grandchildren; Justin (Michelle), Jayme (Bob), Michelle (Cory), Anthony, Andrea (Jesse), Jeffrey (Vanessa) and Devin, six great grandchildren; Charity, Kayden, Carter, Liam, Grayson and Clara, two sisters; Yvonne Grimm of Grass Valley, CA and Elizabeth (Norman) Dickman of Polar, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Audrey, two sisters; Hazel Palewicz and Edith Durst.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Joe & Rose Smith October 6, 2016, at 2:13pm

   We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families now and always.

2. JOHN F GREUEL August 16, 2016, at 9:49am

   Brad,
   So sorry to hear of the loss of your father! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
   John

3. Andrew Klevgard August 16, 2016, at 4:28am

   Sending Condolences to all, Sorry to hear of your loss.

4. Peter @ Jackie Muscarells August 15, 2016, at 7:19pm

   Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

5. Tim Tschumperlin August 15, 2016, at 7:15pm

   We were so sorry to hear about Bob. I have so many great memories of him and spending time with the entire Olsen family. Please let us know if we can do anything. Tim, Gesa, Steven & Liam

6. Thom Rutherford August 15, 2016, at 6:17pm

   Well my old friend, You had a great run!! You had a Loving wife, Super great family that our family has known forever and we thank the Good LORD to have had that pleasure.
   It's hard to let you go but, for all of us that KNEW you, we will always remember you as great guy, remember your caring loving manner, humor, and just a man others would have been lucky to know. God's love to you ALL during this hard time!! Our family and a community stand by you!!
   Old friend Thom Rutherford and ALL the Rutherord's

7. Steve and Amber Drier August 15, 2016, at 11:39am

   Wanda you have our deepest sympathies.

8. Rick and Carol Richardson August 15, 2016, at 6:42am

   To The Olson Family we extend our deepest sympathy.

9. Alice Girard August 14, 2016, at 10:36pm

   I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a fantastic man and loved by many. My heart and prayers are with you and family. May Gbezaod bless and carry you in the palm of His hand through this hard time.

10. Adam and Kirsten Richardson August 14, 2016, at 9:27pm

    Thanks for everything you have helped us with. We will miss you.

11. Marcia Cox August 14, 2016, at 8:48pm

    Know your family is in our thoughts & prayers

12. John and Patty Wayne August 14, 2016, at 5:55pm

    Our Heartfelt Sympathy to your family. May God bless you with the comfort and strength at this time.

13. Gay Hurlburt August 14, 2016, at 4:04pm

    Wilson Olsen finally went with the angels! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love to all!

14. Cheryl (Richards) Kaliszewski August 14, 2016, at 3:22pm

    Deeply sorry for the loss of your dad, he is now in heaven with your mom.

15. Jane Pelke August 14, 2016, at 3:06pm

    My sympathy to the family. He is with Audrey now and happy ever after

16. Bobbi Sedlmayr August 14, 2016, at 2:55pm

    Sorry to hear if the loss of your Dad. I hope your memories help you thru this tough time. Sending a hug.
    Bobbi Sedlmayr

17. John Judy Parr August 14, 2016, at 2:42pm

    Our prayers are with u what a wonderfulman

18. Sharon Bauer August 14, 2016, at 2:16pm

    I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! May God wrap his arms around all of you to comfort you!

19. Rodney and Patricia Hurlburt August 14, 2016, at 1:36pm

    Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Our Heartfelt Prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. God give you the strength in these hard days that lay ahead for you and peace. Thinking of all of you .......

20. Cindy Richards-Rickmann August 14, 2016, at 1:20pm

    Wendy, Wanda, Bobbette & Brad,
    So Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Your Dad was an amazing man & missed by many. My thoughts are with you all. Sending Prayers, Strength & Love. I hope that the memories bring comfort.
    Cindy Richards-Rickmann

21. Jo and Tim August 14, 2016, at 1:12pm

    Thoughts, prayers and love sent to you.

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