Gary A. Olson, 71, of Chetopa, died at 12:55 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2013, at Labette Health in Parsons.
He was born September 19, 1941, in Oswego, Kansas to Ross and Beulah (Sharp) Olson. He was a 1959 graduate of Chetopa High School. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
He attended the First Baptist Church in Chetopa. He enjoyed sports, fishing, and visiting with family and friends.
On December 27, 1968, he married Mary Louise Rumbaugh. She preceded him in death in 1994.
Survivors include:
His Mother – Beulah Olson Chetopa, KS
Stepson – Mark Rumbaugh Aurora, CO
Stepdaughter – Diana Snead Oswego, KS
Four Step-Grandchildren
Two Step-Great-Grandchildren
Two Brothers – Marvin Olson and wife, Nettie Chetopa, KS
Ron Olson Chetopa, KS
Two Nieces
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, stepson, Mike Rumbaugh; and sister-in-law, Donna Olson.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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