John LeRoy Olson

November 19, 1931 - April 12, 2022

Olson, John L. Age 90, of Minnetonka, MN passed away on April 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife Anneliese and parents, Roy and Luella Olson. John was born on a farm near Milan, MN and lived there until he moved to Minneapolis to attend business school. He met his wife Anneliese in Germany where he was stationed while in the Army. John and Anneliese had two daughters, Peggy Herrmann (Mike) and Linda Solheid (Chuck). He adored his 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grand-children. John was an avid reader and read hundreds of books and the daily newspaper. During his life he enjoyed fishing, camping, horse racing, skiing, movies, plays, walking, travel, and being with his family. During retirement years he went on many trips and cruises including Alaska, Scandinavia, many European countries, Turkey, Israel, and spent several years wintering in Arizona. John was a long-time resident of St. Louis Park and a long-term member of the Methodist Church. He was surrounded and cared for by his loving family during the last days of his life. Celebration of Life Friday May 6th at 7:00pm at Messiah Methodist Church, Plymouth, MN. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to N.C. Little Hospice or Messiah Methodist Church.