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Victor Olson purchased his farm in 1942 west of Leigh, NE. For many years he was a leader of the ALL STAR 4-H Club. He and Clarence Johannes helped many kids with their 4-H calves.
From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 29, 2000-
VICTOR L. OLSON INDUCTED INTO 2000 COOPERATIVE HALL OF FAME
Victor L. Olson of Leigh was among five individuals inducted into the 2000 Cooperative Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies November 20, at Kearney.
The Council's Board of Directors has implemented the Nebraska Cooperative Council, Cooperative Hall of Fame as a way to recognize individuals who have been unwavering in their support of the cooperative system in Nebraska. It is the Council's intent that this prestigious award be reserved for only those that are held in the highest esteem by their peers.
Five others, Ira J. Beachler, Glen Davidson, H. Clyde Filley, John "Junior" Kitt, Marion L. Nutt and Aage Peterson were honored posthumously.
Also inducted into the Hall of Fame on November 20, besides Mr. Olson, were Glen Davidson, W. Eugene Flynn, John A. Harling and Tom J. Kenton.
Victor Olson has farmed all his life in the northeastern Platte County community of Leigh. When Victor was elected to the board of the Farmer's Coop Mercantile in 1945, he was instrumental in converting this company to a true cooperative with the ownership based on patronage. Victor served on the board for 20 years, two years as secretary and 18 years as president. He strived to involve young farmers with the coop and was a mentor to many young Coop board members.
Victor was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church of Leigh, serving three-three year terms as trustee and board of Christian Education and as elder, also many years as chairman of the stewardship committee. He was the leader of the All Star 4-H Club serving for 20 years.
Victor has a long record of public service which includes 15 years of service on the 4-H council, serving twice as chairman, and one term on the extension board. He was nominated to the Platte County Agricultural Society board for two-six year terms and served as chairman of the Platte County Fair board, also a member of the Columbus Horse Racing board and served on the buildings and grounds committee, as vice-chairman and chairman. He was appointed to the Cornhusker Public Power board where he served three-six year terms, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice chairman, and chairman. He was elected to the Platte County Noxious Weed board, serving 25 years as secretary.
In 1987, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce honored him as Senior Farmer of the year, presenting him with a large framed air photo of his homestead. He is thankful for his long life of service and for being nominated to the Hall of Fame of the Nebraska Cooperative Council.
Attending the ceremonies were Mr. Olson's children; Vic and Velda Olson of Leigh, Dorothy and Wally Wendt of Leigh, Reuben Olson of Omaha and Merlin and LuJean Olson of Castle Rock, Colorado; and grandchildren; Jeff and Kay Olson of Madison, Dave Wendt of York and Shelley Reiber of Campbell.
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From THE GASS-HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Victor L. Olson, Sr., 94 of Leigh, Nebraska died Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the Columbus Community Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, Nebraska with Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment is in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continue on Friday from 9:30 until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.
Victor was born May 10, 1910 in Leigh, Nebraska to Oliver and Frieda (Rabeler) Olson. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. Victor started school in September 1915 at District #43, Platte County and graduated from the 8th grade in April, 1924 from Zion Lutheran School. He confirmed his Christian faith in February of 1924 at Zion Lutheran Church. He went on to Leigh High School through the 10th grade. He then went to work on the family farm.
Victor was a member of the Zion Lutheran Walther League from 1924 - 1936, and served as secretary, treasurer and chairman. He played in the Zion Lutheran Band, the Leigh Community Band which held concerts at the Leigh Opera House. He played Walther League baseball and softball on the Zion Lutheran team. He also played baseball on the Creston and Leigh town baseball teams.
Victor married Ruth Groteluschen on April 22, 1936 at Zion Lutheran Church. Together they farmed the family farm. In 1945, Victor was elected to the board of the Farmers Mercantile Co., where he was instrumental in converting this company to a true cooperative with the ownership based on patronage instead of a stock company. He served on this board for 20 years, two years as secretary and 18 years as president. He strived to involve young farmers with the Coop and was a mentor to many young Coop board members.
Victor had a long record of public service which includes 15 years of service on the 4-H council, serving twice as chairman, and was one of founders and leaders for 20 years of the Allstar 4-H club. He served one term on the Extension board. He was nominated to the Platte County Agricultural Society board for two-six year terms and served as chairman of Platte County Fair board. He was also a member of the Columbus Horse Racing board and served on the building and grounds committee, as vice chairman and as chairman. He was appointed to the Cornhusker Public Power board where he served three-six year terms, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice chairman and chairman. Victor was elected to the Platte County Noxious Weed board, serving 25 years as secretary .
In 1987 the Columbus Chamber of Commerce honored him as Senior Farmer of the year. On November 20, 2000, Victor was nominated to the Hall of Fame of the Nebraska Cooperative Council.
Victor was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on many boards including the trustee's, board of education, board of elders, and the stewardship board.
Victor is survived by:
Son - Vic (Velda) Olson of Leigh, NE
Daughter - Dorethy (Wallace) Wendt of Leigh, NE
Son - Reuben (Cheryl) Olson of Omaha, NE
Son - Merlin (LuJean) Olson of Castle Rock, CO
Son - Norman Olson of Columbus, NE
10 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law - Hulda Olson of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Helen Grotelueschen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Hilda (Bud) Went of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Leo Groteluschen of Leigh, NE
Victor was preceded in death by:
Parents - Oliver and Frieda Olson
Wife - Ruth Olson
Brother - Oliver Olson
Brother - Elmer Olson
Brother - Herbert Olson
Brother - Irwin Olson
Brother - Neils Olson
Sister - Pearl Johannes
Sister - Helen Olson
1 Grandson [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
Victor Olson purchased his farm in 1942 west of Leigh, NE. For many years he was a leader of the ALL STAR 4-H Club. He and Clarence Johannes helped many kids with their 4-H calves.
From THE LEIGH WORLD, November 29, 2000-
VICTOR L. OLSON INDUCTED INTO 2000 COOPERATIVE HALL OF FAME
Victor L. Olson of Leigh was among five individuals inducted into the 2000 Cooperative Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies November 20, at Kearney.
The Council's Board of Directors has implemented the Nebraska Cooperative Council, Cooperative Hall of Fame as a way to recognize individuals who have been unwavering in their support of the cooperative system in Nebraska. It is the Council's intent that this prestigious award be reserved for only those that are held in the highest esteem by their peers.
Five others, Ira J. Beachler, Glen Davidson, H. Clyde Filley, John "Junior" Kitt, Marion L. Nutt and Aage Peterson were honored posthumously.
Also inducted into the Hall of Fame on November 20, besides Mr. Olson, were Glen Davidson, W. Eugene Flynn, John A. Harling and Tom J. Kenton.
Victor Olson has farmed all his life in the northeastern Platte County community of Leigh. When Victor was elected to the board of the Farmer's Coop Mercantile in 1945, he was instrumental in converting this company to a true cooperative with the ownership based on patronage. Victor served on the board for 20 years, two years as secretary and 18 years as president. He strived to involve young farmers with the coop and was a mentor to many young Coop board members.
Victor was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church of Leigh, serving three-three year terms as trustee and board of Christian Education and as elder, also many years as chairman of the stewardship committee. He was the leader of the All Star 4-H Club serving for 20 years.
Victor has a long record of public service which includes 15 years of service on the 4-H council, serving twice as chairman, and one term on the extension board. He was nominated to the Platte County Agricultural Society board for two-six year terms and served as chairman of the Platte County Fair board, also a member of the Columbus Horse Racing board and served on the buildings and grounds committee, as vice-chairman and chairman. He was appointed to the Cornhusker Public Power board where he served three-six year terms, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice chairman, and chairman. He was elected to the Platte County Noxious Weed board, serving 25 years as secretary.
In 1987, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce honored him as Senior Farmer of the year, presenting him with a large framed air photo of his homestead. He is thankful for his long life of service and for being nominated to the Hall of Fame of the Nebraska Cooperative Council.
Attending the ceremonies were Mr. Olson's children; Vic and Velda Olson of Leigh, Dorothy and Wally Wendt of Leigh, Reuben Olson of Omaha and Merlin and LuJean Olson of Castle Rock, Colorado; and grandchildren; Jeff and Kay Olson of Madison, Dave Wendt of York and Shelley Reiber of Campbell.
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From THE GASS-HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Victor L. Olson, Sr., 94 of Leigh, Nebraska died Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the Columbus Community Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, Nebraska with Rev. Terry Timm officiating. Interment is in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continue on Friday from 9:30 until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Friday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.
Victor was born May 10, 1910 in Leigh, Nebraska to Oliver and Frieda (Rabeler) Olson. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. Victor started school in September 1915 at District #43, Platte County and graduated from the 8th grade in April, 1924 from Zion Lutheran School. He confirmed his Christian faith in February of 1924 at Zion Lutheran Church. He went on to Leigh High School through the 10th grade. He then went to work on the family farm.
Victor was a member of the Zion Lutheran Walther League from 1924 - 1936, and served as secretary, treasurer and chairman. He played in the Zion Lutheran Band, the Leigh Community Band which held concerts at the Leigh Opera House. He played Walther League baseball and softball on the Zion Lutheran team. He also played baseball on the Creston and Leigh town baseball teams.
Victor married Ruth Groteluschen on April 22, 1936 at Zion Lutheran Church. Together they farmed the family farm. In 1945, Victor was elected to the board of the Farmers Mercantile Co., where he was instrumental in converting this company to a true cooperative with the ownership based on patronage instead of a stock company. He served on this board for 20 years, two years as secretary and 18 years as president. He strived to involve young farmers with the Coop and was a mentor to many young Coop board members.
Victor had a long record of public service which includes 15 years of service on the 4-H council, serving twice as chairman, and was one of founders and leaders for 20 years of the Allstar 4-H club. He served one term on the Extension board. He was nominated to the Platte County Agricultural Society board for two-six year terms and served as chairman of Platte County Fair board. He was also a member of the Columbus Horse Racing board and served on the building and grounds committee, as vice chairman and as chairman. He was appointed to the Cornhusker Public Power board where he served three-six year terms, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice chairman and chairman. Victor was elected to the Platte County Noxious Weed board, serving 25 years as secretary .
In 1987 the Columbus Chamber of Commerce honored him as Senior Farmer of the year. On November 20, 2000, Victor was nominated to the Hall of Fame of the Nebraska Cooperative Council.
Victor was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on many boards including the trustee's, board of education, board of elders, and the stewardship board.
Victor is survived by:
Son - Vic (Velda) Olson of Leigh, NE
Daughter - Dorethy (Wallace) Wendt of Leigh, NE
Son - Reuben (Cheryl) Olson of Omaha, NE
Son - Merlin (LuJean) Olson of Castle Rock, CO
Son - Norman Olson of Columbus, NE
10 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law - Hulda Olson of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Helen Grotelueschen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Hilda (Bud) Went of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Leo Groteluschen of Leigh, NE
Victor was preceded in death by:
Parents - Oliver and Frieda Olson
Wife - Ruth Olson
Brother - Oliver Olson
Brother - Elmer Olson
Brother - Herbert Olson
Brother - Irwin Olson
Brother - Neils Olson
Sister - Pearl Johannes
Sister - Helen Olson
1 Grandson
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1910 - 2005 (94 years)