Alfred Ollikain

Alfred Vernon Ollikain , age 96, of Webster, WI, passed away on February 20, 2018 at Pathways Assisted Living in Three Forks, Montana. Alfred was born on April 25, 1921 in New York Mills, MN, to parents, Nettie (Bleisch) and Alfred Ollikain Sr. On August 10, 1942, Alfred enlisted in the United States Army. He served for 3 years until his honorable discharge in 1945. Alfred loved making bird houses and bird feeders. He was quite the handy man when it came to woodworking, welding and high temperature soldering. Alfred enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and going on trips. He liked auctions, going to Harbor Freight to look at the tools and spending time with family. Preceding Alfred in death are his parents; first wife, Alice; second wife, Belva; granddaughter, Angie; two daughters; two brothers; and three sisters. A lfred is survived by his children, Judy Ollikain and Randy Ollikain; grandchildren: Tina, Sonja, Kevin, Marlin, Jasmine, James, David, Shon, Rene, Bill, John, Bill and Teresa; step-children: Carol Thomas, Charlotte (John) Fink, Jerry (Irene) Rand, Larry (Karen) Rand and Janell (Greg) Rand Wagner; and many great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 11:30AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Please arrive to Assembly Area # 2, at least 20 minutes prior to service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com