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Obituary for Chris F. Olsen
Christian Fredrick Olsen
1948 to 2016
Chris Olsen, 68, of Sidney, Nebraska, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M., Thursday, December 15th, at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Rev. Tar Drezdowski officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. For those not able to attend the services the family will be present until 6:00 P.M. for you to share your condolences. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ name to SRMC Hospice or the Night of Hope.
You may view Chris’ Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapelcom. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Chris’ care and funeral arrangements.
Christian Fredrick Olsen, son of Fredrick and Margaret (Runge) Olsen, was born October 3, 1948, in Sidney, NE. Chris spent his youth on his family farm in Potter, NE, where he graduated from Potter High School in 1967. After graduation, he continued his education at McCook Community College where he played football.
On February 2, 1974, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Ortiz in Albuquerque, NM. To this union, three children were born: Natalie Marie, Gabriel Christian, and Chase Christopher. After spending time in northeastern Colorado, the family settled in Sidney in the early 1980’s, where Chris remained until his death. Chris was a lover of sports, and he especially enjoyed following his children and grandchildren’s athletic activities. “Pamps”, as he was known to his family, was a dedicated fan of both the Sidney Red Raiders and the Chadron State Eagles. He enjoyed a long career in the trucking industry, working for both Adams Industries Trucking and Tailchain Services. Chris also enjoyed spending time working in his yard, taking great pride in his lawn and garden. In the last years of his life, he was delighted to return to the family farm in Potter to work alongside his brother.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; three children: Natalie Jobman of Sidney, Gabriel and wife Laura Leah Olsen of Loveland, CO, and Chase and wife April Olsen of Casper, WY; one brother: Dain (Ruth) Olsen of Potter; two sisters: Kathy (Rick) Nienhuser of Greeley, CO, and Patty Kohtala of Cheyenne, WY. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Cayden and Cooper Jobman of Sidney and Trey and Olivia Olsen of Loveland, CO, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jill Ortega.
1948 to 2016
Chris Olsen, 68, of Sidney, Nebraska, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M., Thursday, December 15th, at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Rev. Tar Drezdowski officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. For those not able to attend the services the family will be present until 6:00 P.M. for you to share your condolences. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ name to SRMC Hospice or the Night of Hope.
You may view Chris’ Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapelcom. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Chris’ care and funeral arrangements.
Christian Fredrick Olsen, son of Fredrick and Margaret (Runge) Olsen, was born October 3, 1948, in Sidney, NE. Chris spent his youth on his family farm in Potter, NE, where he graduated from Potter High School in 1967. After graduation, he continued his education at McCook Community College where he played football.
On February 2, 1974, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Ortiz in Albuquerque, NM. To this union, three children were born: Natalie Marie, Gabriel Christian, and Chase Christopher. After spending time in northeastern Colorado, the family settled in Sidney in the early 1980’s, where Chris remained until his death. Chris was a lover of sports, and he especially enjoyed following his children and grandchildren’s athletic activities. “Pamps”, as he was known to his family, was a dedicated fan of both the Sidney Red Raiders and the Chadron State Eagles. He enjoyed a long career in the trucking industry, working for both Adams Industries Trucking and Tailchain Services. Chris also enjoyed spending time working in his yard, taking great pride in his lawn and garden. In the last years of his life, he was delighted to return to the family farm in Potter to work alongside his brother.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; three children: Natalie Jobman of Sidney, Gabriel and wife Laura Leah Olsen of Loveland, CO, and Chase and wife April Olsen of Casper, WY; one brother: Dain (Ruth) Olsen of Potter; two sisters: Kathy (Rick) Nienhuser of Greeley, CO, and Patty Kohtala of Cheyenne, WY. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Cayden and Cooper Jobman of Sidney and Trey and Olivia Olsen of Loveland, CO, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jill Ortega.