Emanuel “Manny” Olson, 94, of East Grand Forks, MN died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, East Grand Forks, MN.
Manny Olson was born January 10, 1930 in Northwood, MN the son of Henry and Honore (Hanson) Olson. He grew up in Northwood, moving to Grand Forks in his younger years. He attended Grand Forks Central High School. He married Doris Mae Piker in Grand Forks, ND on June 10, 1950. He worked for Johnson and Glander Construction Co, and Peterson Construction for many years, retiring in 1993. He continued to do construction for family and helped on the Monda Honey Farm.
He is survived by his children, Mark (Marta) Olson of Ventura, CA, Kathy Monda and Alan (Susan) Olson, both of East Grand Forks, MN and 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris Mae, parents, granddaughter Lisa Olson Cure, two great grandsons, Richard Johnson and Jeffery Zak, son-in-law Gaylord Monda and 2 brothers, Larry and Clarke Olson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of the Red River Valley, or the United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND.
VISITATION: One hour prior to Memorial Service at the Church on Thursday.
INURNMENT: Resurrection Cemetery of East Grand Forks, MN
Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com
Arrangements By: Dahl Funeral Home ~ East Grand Forks, MN