Dale Olsen

Dale DeVere Olsen went to his heavenly home on November 19, 2016. Dale was born on January 25, 1924 in Greeley, Colo to Albert H. and Esther S. Olsen. He was raised on farms in Loveland and Greeley. He attended school at Hazelton and graduated from Greeley High School in 1942. Dale learned to farm from his father. In 1949 he married Charlene Jack of Greeley. He worked on and eventually bought Charlene’s parents' farm east of Lucerne which was their home for over 25 years.

Dale farmed sugar beets and corn and raised cattle and swine. He was a very successful farmer…having also farmed in Hoyt, Loveland and Briggsdale. During this time they had three children, Jack, Jill, and Jody. In addition to farming, Dale was a salesman…selling Nachurs Fertilizer and crop insurance. Dale was a visionary and realized the Galeton area was an attractive, viable area with opportunity for growth…so, he sold his property in increments…creating one of the first residential developments in the area. They kept a part of their farm to build a beautiful custom home that was admired by many. He also owned land in Wellington and worked on developing that area where there is a road named after him.

In 1978, they sold their country home and moved to Eaton. Even though Dale and Charlene divorced they remained lifelong friends and supportive of their children. Dale continued farming doing custom jobs in Platteville, Fort Collins and Nunn. He moved to Nunn in 1986 and did custom combining for Barnes’ Farms in Nunn until his retirement in 2002.

He remained in the Nunn area until his health deteriorated in 2014. At this time, he chose to move to Casper, Wyoming to live with his son and family. He remained there until his passing.

One of Dale’s favorite hobbies included bowling; being in many bowling leagues and loved bowling with his grandkids… even bowled a Turkey on his 85th birthday! He loved working on old cars, tractors and farm equipment. He always maintained a fabulous garden. He loved his many dogs and cats! He enjoyed going out to eat…his favorites being the Charco Broiler in Fort Collins and breakfasts at the T-Bar in Wellington.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Greeley, Elks Lodge 809, and Galeton Lions Club. He also served as 4-H leader, and secretary-treasurer of the Briggsdale Grazing Association.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther Olsen, his brother Donald R. Olsen, and his wife, Charlene Olsen. He is survived by sister, Marilynn (Mike) Loustalet, Greeley, his children, Jack DeVere (Linda) Olsen, Casper, Wyoming, Jill Dalene (Jim) Dillon, Stafford, Kansas, and Jody Dyan Olsen, Greeley. He has five grandchildren, Jameson (Rachel) Dillon, Jeffrey (Becca) Dillon, Barnanbas (Lauryn) Olsen, Jonathan (Sarah) Olsen, and Elicia (Dustin) Lindahl, and 6 great grandchildren, Emmalynn Olsen, Samuel and Madeline Olsen, Zane Lindahl, and Avagale and Aden Mae Dillon.

Visitation is Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Linn Grove Cemetery. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. at the Allnutt Macy Chapel with a reception to follow in the Allnutt Reception Center.

Memorials in his honor can be made to Transitions Hospice of Casper, Wyoming or ""His Little Feet"" Children's International Ministry, both in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.