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Allen Olson

August 4, 1931 — April 1, 2022

Allen Milton Olson of Pasadena, Maryland was a beloved grandfather, father, husband, brother and Staff Sergeant during his incredible 90 years of life. He passed away peacefully with family by his side Friday April 1, 2022.  Allen was born August 4, 1931, in Crookston, MN the oldest of four sons to the deceased Obert and Pearl (Mickelson) Olson.

After graduating high school, Allen joined the Air Force where he served with honor in the Korean War.  While stationed in New Jersey he met his life partner of 66 years, Eleanor Thomasina (Benedict) Olson. Allen went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in electrical engineering and began his long career with Westinghouse on high security clearance, submersible technologies. On the side, Allen was devoted to his community where he served as a real estate agent with Long and Foster and active member of the Galilee Lutheran Church community.

Allen had a true love and respect for the outdoors that started at a very young age, from helping on his family farm to fishing with his father. His passion carried through the years with annual family trips to Minnesota, fishing rod in hand, and a home of more than 60 years on the Magothy River. He was a man filled with optimism, kindness, humor, an insatiable appetite for learning, and devotion to family and God. He was a bright spark in the world and will be deeply missed.

Allen is proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor, and survived by four of his children grateful to have shared in his life, Keith Olson, his companion Liz Hiscox; Kurt Olson, his wife, Layla and their children Josh, Ryan and Emily; Mark  Olson, his wife, Wendy and their children Olivia and Nicholas; and Thomas Olson, his wife, Melissa and their children Tyler, Evan and Keira; and daughter-in-law Karla, preceded in death by his oldest son, Allen Olson.

We invite all to share stories of remembrance with the family for a viewing,  Monday April 11 from 2-4pm or 6-8 pm, at the McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home, P.A. 3204 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD. Funeral service will be held at Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD, Tuesday, April 12 with a lay in repose from 11-11:30 am followed by services and final burial at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032.

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24 Hour Viewing

Monday, April 11, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

McCully Polyniak & Collins Funeral Home

3204 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

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Monday, April 11, 2022

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McCully Polyniak & Collins Funeral Home

3204 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

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Lying In State

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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