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1909 - 2004
 AGE: 94
OLSON, Frederick A.
Mattawan
Frederick was born on Dec. 26, 1909 in Whitewater, WI the son of Bert and Martha (Wilson) Olson. Fred passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. Fred was a life long resident of Mattawan, graduating from Mattawan High School in 1927, and a graduate of South Bend College of Commerce. Fred was a business man in Mattawan most of his life, owning Olson’s I.G.A. and Save-Way Super Market. Fred was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Phillips in South Bend, IN on May 29, 1937, who survives. Fred was an extremely active member of his community. He was one of the founders of the Mattawan Fire Dept. of which he was a life long member. He served on the Mattawan Consolidated School Board, served on numerous boards at the First Congregational Church of Mattawan, of which he was a life long member. Served on the LakeView Community Hospital Board, served on the Mattawan Commercial Club Board, served on the Antwerp Township Board for over 40 years, and was Antwerp Township Supervisor his last 15 years. He was a life member of the Mattawan Masonic Lodge # 268 F & AM, and was an associate member of the United Church of Christ in Lehigh Acres, FL. Since his retirement Fred and his wife Elizabeth have been able to enjoy the winter months in their home in Lehigh Acres, Fl. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Mable (Kilgore) Olson and a sister. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth: 1 son, Albert (Judy) Olson of Mattawan; 2 daughters, Connie (Leon) Puzevic of Mattawan, Elaine (Doug) Allman of Kingsley; 8 grandchildren, Christine (Mike) Linihan, Sandy (Dave) Sexton, Kimberly (Doug) Rogers, Cyndi Puzevic, Michael (Lori) Puzevic, Andy (Lourdes) Puzevic, Brian Allman and Scott Allman. 10 great grandchildren, Megan Ritsema, Victoria Linihan, Chaise, Jessika and A.J. Rogers, Jarred, Dominic and Sammy Puzevic, Derek and Katie Puzevic. He is also survived by two loving nieces, Jackie (Tim) Peters, and Patsy Brady. The family will greet friends on Sunday Oct. 17 from 3-7 pm at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A memorial service will be held on Monday, at 11 am at the First Congregational Church in Mattawan, with Rev. Charles Cohagen, Officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan, with Masonic rites. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Congregational Church of Mattawan, or Rose Arbor Hospice.
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There are currently 2 condolences.
David Hall & Family
dcma@adelphia.net
Monday October 18, 2004 at
4:26 PM
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Hello. I hope you will all accept my deepest sympathies on Freddie's passing. My parents were good friends with Freddie and Elizabeth - Lloyd and Betty (Rix) Hall. They visited several times on trips to Lehigh Acres in years past.
God Bless you all....
Dave, Chris, Andy and Matt Hall.
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Terry Cessna
dillored@aol.com
Friday October 15, 2004 at
12:42 PM
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Certain phases of life you never forget. My days at Pretty Lake were made more enjoyable by people like Fred. Always had time for a word. He made life a little nicer for everyone. My dad passed in 1968, you all are very fortunate to have had Fred for such a long time. God bless you all.
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