Roger Palmer Olson Obituary

We bid farewell to Roger Palmer Olson of Park Rapids, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 13, 2025 at the age of 94. Roger touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roger Palmer Olson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Palmer C. Olson and Evelyn C Olson (Risberg); his wife Marilyn Olson; and his sister Elaine Ross. He is survived by: his children, Lynne Rommesmo (Glen), Heidi Olson-Fitzgerald (Mike), Sara Hanson (Paul) and Mark Olson (Sara); his grandson Matt Fitzgerald (Jen); his children, Jake Hanson (Emily), Adam Fitzgerald (Megan), Abby Hanson, Kate Fitzgerald, Alyssa Hanson, Boysen Olson, Palmer Olson, Daniel Rommesmo (Katie) and Jennifer Rommesmo (Sascha); and his great grandchildren, Hadley, Kimberley, Ryan, Lucy, Gavin, Oakley and Phoenix.

Memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice or places Roger loved including – the Hard Hat Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church; Friends of Itasca, Bethel Lutheran Cemetery Fund; White Earth Community Development (ELCA); or plant a tree in Roger's honor.