Robert 'Bob' Olsen

Robert 'Bob' Olsen, age 85, Tomahawk, passed away June 16, 2014 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau under hospice care. Bob was born January 2, 1929 in Merrill, the son of Andrew and Bena (Ankrued) Olsen. He married Gloria Powers on September 24, 1960 in Milwaukee. Bob served his country for 18 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War, and was a flight engineer. He later worked with the U.S. Postal Service in Irma for 11 years, and also owned and operated Olsen's Bus Service in Tomahawk. Survivors include: son, Ole (Tarra) Olsen, Wellington, Florida; daughters, Debbie (LeRoy) Myers, Strafford, New Hampshire, Jessie (Joe) Pagel, Casco, Becky (Jim "Fred") Koth, Tomahawk, Bobbi (Todd) Mommaerts Green Bay Bob is further survived by eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and his loyal dog - Orville. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife - Gloria in 2006, and daughter - Trudy in 2012. Private Funeral Services for Bob Olsen will be held, with burial at Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the Town of Nokomis.