New Underwood – Harris "Bud" Olien, 92, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society Center at New Underwood.

Harris Reed Olien was born February 29, 1928  at Bison, SD to  Harris and Celia (Fitzgerald) Olien. He attended school at Fairburn. He entered the US Navy in 1947 where he helped build airplanes. He was honorably discharged in June of 1948.

He married Jo Ann Johnston on February 28, 1950 in Miles City, Montana. They moved to Rapid City. He was employed with Witte Beverage Distributing for 29 years. He then owned and operated the Pheasant Motel for a few years. He then was employed with First Gold in Deadwood for 20 years until he retired.

Bud was an avid bowler and attended bowling tournaments all over the United States with his family attending also. He was a long time member of the Elks Lodge.

Bud is survived by his wife Jo Ann Olien of New Underwood; one son Greg (Kim) Olien of Spearfish; three daughters: Audrey Olien of Rapid City, Debra (Thomas) Carter of Piedmont, and Peggy (Howdy) Hobernicht of Whitewood; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 sisters: Lois, Jean, and Joy

Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 am Saturday, November 14 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and funeral service at 10:00 am. Everyone is asked to wear a face mask with social distancing.

Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.