Holger A. Olsson

• SPC-4 (T) E-4
• August 31, 1959 to August 30, 1962
• Vietnam War, stationed in USA/Europe
• Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal

Mr. Olsson was born on May 29, 1940, in the Town of Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Axel and Mary Olsson.  In 1945 the family moved to Winegar, now Presque Isle, Wisconsin where he grew up.
Holger attended Winegar Grade School in Presque Isle and Marenisco High School, as well as Ft. Belvoir (Virginia) a West Point Prep School (Captain of the Pistol Team), and West Point Military Academy. He graduated from Marenisco High School in 1958. He also attended Gogebic Community College in 1965.
He was a hardworking man, retiring from Millwright Construction Union 1056 Local, Waupaca, Wisconsin as a millwright. With his skill and ability to problem solve he traveled extensively throughout the USA and many foreign countries for several companies. He also ran Olsson’s Presque Isle Inn from 1973-1975 before it was sold.
Holger served in the United States Army from 1959–1962, stationed in Europe (11th Armor Calvary Division) under Commander George S. Patton III, the son and namesake of the World War II armor commander, General George Patton Jr. He was a proud lifetime member (PUFL) of American Legion Winegar Post 480 in Presque Isle for 53 years.
Holger is preceded in death by his parents, Axel and Mary; brother, Norton O. Olsson and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the US and Sweden. He is survived by his brother, Rodney J. Olsson, Presque Isle, sister-in-law, Vyrl Olsson, Susanville, Calif., and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the US and Sweden.
Mr. Olsson passed away August 11, 2024, at home with his family there. He is interred at the Presque Isle Cemetery, Presque Isle, Wisconsin. Brother of Rodney J. Olsson and  Norton O. Olsson