Harvey Olsen

Harvey Laverne Olsen, 72, of Lansing died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Living Center East Nursing Home in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Services were held Monday, November 16 at the Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing.
Harvey was born January 25, 1943 to Berger and Jeannette (Johnson) Olsen in Lansing. He graduated in 1962 from Eastern Allamakee High School. He was united in marriage with Shirley Burns in 1964, and three children were born to this union. Harvey worked as a custodian for the Lansing Schools for over 30 years.
Harvey is survived by his children, Pam Clark of Milwaukee, WI, Pat (Cathy) Olsen of Cedar Rapids and Kevin (Carol) Olsen of Wauzeka, WI; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his siblings, Mildred Bechtel of Lansing, Elmer (Charlotte) Olsen of Cedar Rapids, Alfred Olsen of Waukon, Eleanor Thorpe of Cedar Rapids, Leroy (Shirley) Olsen of Marshalltown and Jim (Jan) Olsen of Lowden.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Berger and Jeannette Olsen; and two brothers, Joseph and Floyd Olsen.
Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.