Clark W. Olson, age 91, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Christmas evening, December 25, 2014. He was born on July 25, 1923 in Soldier, Iowa to the late Oscar C. Olson and Hannah (Tanberg) Olson. Clark attended Soldier School in Iowa. On December 18, 1952 he married Agnes Hamman and shared 62 years together.
Clark was a farmer in Iowa prior to moving to Ohio in 1962. Clark was a WWII Veteran having served with the U.S Army. Before retiring he worked at Dana Corporation. Clark and Agnes spent 13 years in Arizona enjoying retirement in the sunshine until returning to Ohio in 2010. He was a member of the Delta American Legion and Trinity Lutheran Church in delta. Clark enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and making memories.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Olson; and sisters, Doris Jackson and Lavonne Olson. Clark is survived by his wife Agnes; daughter, Kalli (Keith) Hintz of Delta; son, Jon (Carolyn) Olson of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Olivia Olson, Amanda (Andy) Oehlers, Andria (Andrew) Philpot and Adam Clark Hintz and great grandchildren, Ayden, Anderson, Zachary and Clark.
A private memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta. Pastor Eric Markovich officiated. Interment will be at Winameg Cemetery near Delta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Library for the Blind, 325 Superior Ave, N.E, Cleveland, OH 44114 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 410 Taylor St., Delta, Ohio 43515in Clark’s memory. Arrangements have been entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
