Alton Olson

Alton Maurice Olson, 91, of Mondovi, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi.
Alton was born on July 10, 1925, in Mondovi, to the late Anton and Mary (Larson) Olson.
In 1953, he entered the Army and served in active duty during the Korean War. Alton was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Merit Unit Citation and United Nations Service Medal.
Alton was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church, enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling to Arizona, and was an avid Green Bay Packers, WI Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He was a member of the Mondovi VFW and American Legion Post 154.
Survivors include two nephews, Wayne (Jean) Olson of Eau Claire, Roger Olson of Eleva; two nieces, Elaine Olson and Mariann (Lonnie) Kolar of Eau Claire; sister-in-law, Marvel Rasmussen of Eleva; cousin, Don Nyre of California; many grand nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Loyal (Evelyn) Olson and Irvin Olson; a nephew-in-law, David Gilbertson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi.
Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.
Military Honors by the Mondovi Veterans Groups.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Lutheran Church.
Interment will follow in Lookout Cemetery.
You may leave your online condolences with the family by visiting our web page at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.