Lee C. Olson July 20, 1930-April 14, 2012 Mr. Lee C. Olson, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday April 14, 2012 at his home. He was born July 20, 1930 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Closs Olson and Ruth (Rameier) Olson. Lee farmed for several years and retired form La Porte Transit after driving for over 25 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was a member of V.F.W. Post 1130 of La Porte. On January 29, 1955, in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married his Phyllis Flagg Olson his beloved wife of 57 years. The loving father of his son - David (Sandra) Olson of Kingsford Heights, IN; and daughter - Deborah Olson-Danti of Highland Park, IL; a loving grandfather of three grandchildren - Andrew Olson, Domenic Danti, Danielle Danti; and is also survived by one sister - Dorothy Snider of Chevy Chase, MD. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul Olson. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from10:00 am until time of the service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Wednesday April 18, 2012 at 11:00 am with Dr. Joseph Loftis officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN where military honors will be presented by the V.F.W./ American Legion Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 907 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Lee C. Olson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Pine Lake Cemetery
1367 Pine Lake Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350
Visitation
APR
17.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services
602 Maple Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350
[email protected]
https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com
Visitation
APR
18.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services
602 Maple Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350
[email protected]
https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com
Service
APR
18.
11:00 AM (CDT)
Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services
602 Maple Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350
[email protected]
https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com