IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Norman Keith

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Olson

February 15, 1943 – July 20, 2024

Obituary

Norman Keith Olson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, July 20th, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Norm was born on February 15, 1943, in Austin, MN to Cecil and Geneva Olson. Norm lived in Albert Lea, MN until joining the Navy in 1961, serving on the USS Craig in Vietnam. After completing his service, Norm began his career as an electrician, working in Minnesota and Iowa, ultimately relocating to the Black Hills with his family, where he worked as an Electrical Contractor for decades as Rochford Electric. Over the course of his career as an electrician, Norm wired and served much of Hill City and the central hills.

Norm met his soul mate, Leann in Hill City, and together they built their life and developed properties. All who knew them could see they were made for one another, with her birthday on February 13th, followed by Valentine's Day on the 14th, and Norm's birthday on the 15th. They worked hard and lived well. They traveled the world: sailing the Nile, touching the ancient pyramids of Egypt, walking the Colosseum in Rome, kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland, topping the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and climbing the pyramids in Mexico. After retiring as an electrician, Norm managed their apartment buildings and absolutely loved their winters in Florida.

Norm is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Leann, his brother Ronnie Olson (Darlene) his sons, David Olson (Whitney), Jason Olson, and their mother Loree, his stepchildren, Daniel Nelin, Michelle Nelin-Maruani (Raymond), his brother-in-law, Ron Erstad, his sister-in-law, Janet Rawls, his grandchildren, Brittany, Madison, Ryan, Matthew, Nick, Anna, Jackie, Cassandra, Gabriel, Hannah, and Zoe, and his great-grandchildren.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents and his son Darin.

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Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702

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15

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702

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15

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