Delmar "Del" Olson

Delmar "Del" Olson, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2020. Delmar Gene, the son of Norman and Bette (Rubin) Olson, was born on May 5, 1952, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1970, Del enlisted in the United States Air Force and later received an Honorable Discharge. Del worked at Control Data prior to becoming a longtime employee at Smead Mfg. until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Becky Olson. Del is survived by his sisters, Darlene Olson, Sharon (Jay) Begnaud, and Linda (Mark) Schutt; and by four nephews, Greg, Brandon, Paul, and John and their families. In keeping with Del's wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.