In Remembrance Of

Ronnie Olson

Ronald Bennett Olson, 80, of Smithville, MO passed away November 29, 2022. 

He was born on June 30, 1942, to Roger and Lorraine Olson. Ronnie graduated from Fargo High School in Fargo, North Dakota. He served 4 years in the United States Coast Guard.

On December 25, 1965, he was united in marriage to Linda Buchholz. They had a daughter Kristine on October 25, 1966, and a son Tyler on July 27, 1972. 

Ronnie had a number of careers in the automotive business, owning his own body shop and then later in sales of automotive equipment. Ronnie loved hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and most of all he loved his family. 

He is survived by his wife Linda Olson; daughter Kristi Pederen and husband Mark of Denver, Colorado; son Tyler Olson and wife Brandi of Kansas City, MO; granddaughter Lauren Eskine of Austin, TX; sister Tonna Ziske and husband Scott of Rapid City, SD; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO

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4 comments

  • steve fernow

    sorry for your loss worked for ron at bodyshop in moorhead up totime of closing

  • Tyler olson

    Thank you for everything Dad. I will miss you greatly and I know you are at peace.

  • Deanna Harrelson

    My very deepest condolences! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time! Rest in a peace “Grandpa Ronnie”! All my love ~ Dee

  • Debbie Schorr

    Rest In Peace Ronnie….

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