Kenneth Olson

Kenneth L. Olson, 79, Webster, joined the love of his life, his wife, Bernadine, on Nov. 24, 2014, as he departed this life, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in the Twin Cities, surrounded by his family. Ken was born Oct. 29, 1935, to Axel and Frieada "Dolly" Olson. Ken was employed at North States in Siren. Ken enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged. When he returned to Webster from his military duties in France, he took employment at Penta Wood Products in Siren. He married Bernadine Neinstadt in February 1973. They made a life together in Webster. The couple had one son, Lance, born Jan. 1, 1974. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernadine; brothers, Melvin and Lowell; sister, Betty; brothers-in-law, Preston Curtis Sr., Martin Moser and Donald Hokanson; nephews, Dennis Glimpse and Ronald Hokanson. He is survived by son, Lance; grandson, Tyrel; brothers, Raymond (Irene) Olson and Harlo "Butch" (Barbara) Olson; sisters, LaVonne "Bonnie" Olson, Leona "Onie" Curtis, Janet "Tootie" Hokanson and Linda Barrett; brother-in-law, John (Reeny) Neinstadt; and numberous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m., at the Webster Community Center. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Staples, Steve Curtis, Preston Curtis Jr., Scott Moser, Ty Olson, John Neinstadt, Bud Flagstad and Kyle Werdier. Arrangement were made by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin.