Myron Paul Olson

Myron Paul Olson of Starbuck, MN passed away Sept 19, 2026, at the age of 85.

He was born on Feb. 20, 1941, in Benson, MN where he grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Benson High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he proudly served our country both overseas and stateside. Myron worked tirelessly to provide for his growing family, running his own business as a painter and wallpaper contractor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and June Olson; his brothers-in-law, Tony Voeller, Albert Kobberman, Roy Pritchett, Kenneth Pritchett, and Don Fretland; and his grandson, Jason Cook.

Myron is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Olson; his children, Karen (John) Rogalla, Angie (Greg) Cook, Fay (Jon) Haataja, Paul Olson, Audrey Schnabel, Cheri (Dan) Galyen, and Shannon (Paul) Schaefer; his grandchildren, Mike Rogalla, Brian Rogalla, Kristi (Rick) Elstad, Kara (Bryan) Lennartson, Justin (Hannah) Cook, Andrea Bryant, Zachris (Tressa) Haataja, Jacob (Emily) Haataja, Andrew Schnabel, Casey Galyen, Brea (Daniel) Galyen, Elisa (Nolan) Friday, Reed (Makenzie) Smith, Shelby (Joe) Webberly, Cody Smith, Ava Smith, Caden Smith, and Mariah (Cole) Richardson, 16 great grandchildren, and his sisters, Olive Voeller and Carol Kobberman.

Myron loved the great outdoors, boating, waterskiing, coaching softball, golfing, hunting and fishing. He especially loved being with family and friends. On any given day, you would find Myron telling stories, laughing and more than likely playing cribbage.

Myron loved building things or creating a beautiful yard. He spent the last decades of his life making the Starbuck home a beautiful gathering place for all his family, hosting many reunions yearly for his immediate and extended families.

Myron has shown us all how to work hard, enjoy life, love people and even at the end of life how to finish well.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Tuesday, October 20th at Starbuck Community, 307 East 5th Street, Starbuck, MN at 1:00pm. Visitation with the family will begin at noon.