Olsen, Gary D. – Age 56 Gary passed away at home on April 19, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Clark and Harriett (Paulson) Olsen of Atlantic, Iowa.Survived by his wife, Pat, son Chad Olsen and wife, Gina; son Scott Olsen and fiancée, Jessica Van Vleet, all of Omaha.Gary’s twin brother, Larry Olsen and wife Loretta of Atlantic, Iowa.Sister in law, Sharon Turner Meyer and her husband, Ken Meyer of Omaha. Grandchildren, Madison and Gavin Olsen of Omaha. Numerous cousins, nephews, niece and friends. Gary was born on January 28, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska.He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1971.Gary married Patricia Newell on July 6, 1974 at the United Methodist Church in Atlantic, Iowa.Gary worked as a drywall finisher.In 1983, Gary became a service technician for Xerox in Omaha.Gary retired in 1994 due to muscular dystrophy.Gary enjoyed watching Nebraska Huskers, babysitting his grandchildren and playing cards with friends. Visitation:Tuesday, 6-8 PM at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Omaha, NE. Funeral:Thursday, 10:00 AM at the mortuary. Burial:Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, NE In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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