Obituary of Roy A. Olson

Roy A. Olson, 89, Oxford area farmer died Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. There will be a time of refreshments and fellowship following the services. A memorial fund has been established in Roy's memory. Roy Arlo Olson was born December 13, 1925, in Iowa City the son of Oscar and Mary (McEowen) Olson. Roy was united in marriage to Marie A. Schropp on June 30, 1948, in Oxford. The couple has farmed in the Oxford area for many years and Roy worked for Amana Refrigeration for over 30 years before he retired. Roy loved the life of a farmer, he also enjoyed collecting and building antique toy tractors and riding his Harley Motorcycles! His family includes his wife, Marie; three sons and their wives, Alan and Traci Olson, Mark and Carol Olson, and Clint and Lisa Olson; 5 grandchildren, Brittany, Kaylie, Steven, Jason and Tyler; 1 great-granddaughter, Natalie; and Roy's sister, Ruth Potter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Valta and June; and his grandson, Walker Olson.