Arnold S. Olson, 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday July 13, 2018, at Fargo Veterans Affair Health Care System in Fargo, ND.

Arnie was born on May 29, 1931, near Sisseton, SD, the son of Andrew and Anna (Olstad) Olson. He attended country school near the family farm. After he finished his schooling, he stayed active helping around the farm.

On October 17, 1951, Arnie was united in marriage to Lillian Reitan, in Webster, SD. For a time they resided in Aberdeen, SD. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a staff sergeant and squad/training leader. He received several commendation medals and combat infantry badges. Arnie was also a proud lifetime member of the Ada VFW and American Legion Posts. After his discharge, they lived in Washington State and Minneapolis before moving to a farm near Gary, MN, in 1965. He was a foreman during his years working at Silver line Boats in Minneapolis.

Arnie was a proud dairy and grain farmer and was always willing to help his friends and neighbors. He had a strong work ethic as evidenced by many years of milking cows. He was also very proud of his sunflower crops. Arnie and Lilian enjoyed dancing and would attend square dancing events and barn dances around Sisseton.

He was a proud Norwegian and appreciated his heritage. Arnie also followed the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Gophers. He enjoyed spending time with Jim and attended many ballgames watching him play. He was very proud of Jim's accomplishments and for completing his educational degrees. Arnie kept working into his 80's and had worked for the Ada Liquor Store and driving limousine.

Lillian passed away in 1991. He is survived by his son, James, of Ada, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers, Kenneth, Gordon, Alvin, and Robert; and three sisters: Lila, Gladys, and Vivian.

Funeral: 11:00AM Thursday, July 19, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Ada, MN.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with a 6:30PM prayer service at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN.

Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ada, MN.