SALT LAKE CITY — Rodney H. Olsen, 78, died Oct. 16, after a short illness. Olsen was born Oct. 26, 1929, in St. Paul, Minn., to Arthur and Laura Olsen. He married Arla Swenson Oct. 10, 1952, and was an amazing husband. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Ford Motor Co., for 34 years. He offered his time to the soup kitchen serving food or washing dishes. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and tennis. He found pleasure in a daily walk, reading, and traveling. He was a devoted father who was actively involved with his children. He taught his family to live well, to respect the earth, care for their fellow man, and appreciate what they have. He is survived by his wife of 56 years; his children, Cindy, Kathy, Jenny (George) Garcia, Edie (Dave) Schoepp, Vince (Heather), and Ruth; grandchildren, Juliet, Justin, Jasmine, Trent, Chandler, Ezri,; four sisters; three brothers; and stepfather, Nick Goerger. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Saint Ann Catholic Church. Inurnment was in Elysian Burial Gardens.
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