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Byron Oliver Olson, 80, of Fertile, MN, died on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Byron was born March 13, 1943 to Oliver and Blanche (Sulerud) of Fertile, MN.

Byron attended Fertile schools and was active in FFA. He graduated in 1961. In 1964 he enlisted in the Navy, serving 3 years. One of his highlights was crossing the equator. He was honorably discharged in 1967 in Philadelphia, PA. It was there he met Carol Kress, whom he married in September of 1967. That spring they moved to Minnesota, where he joined his father in farming. They bought the home farm in 1970 and Byron expanded his operation. In 1986 he sold the homesite and acreage, moving to Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Minneapolis and returning to Fertile for his retirement years.

He is survived by his sons, Byron Oliver II (Nikki) of Clear Lake, SD and Andrew Charles (Patty) of St. Hilaire, MN; grandchildren, Jerra, Cameron, McKenna, Garret, Hunter, Ashtin, Daisy, Lincoln, and Maverick; and two great grandchildren, Archer and Atlas. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanette (Gary) Renstrom of Kimbal, MN/Apache Junction, AZ; former wife Carol, and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral: 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN.

Interment with full military rites: Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN. (At a later date)

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