Mr. Ronald Edmund Olesen of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the age of 86 years. Ron was born to Elmer and Finna Olesen, and he grew up on the family farm in the Markerville area. Ron met the love of his life, Anne, in Strathmore when he was 24 years old, they married on July 30, 1960 and spent 60 loving years together. Ron and Anne moved to the Spruce View area and raised their four children on the family farm until 1977 when they moved to Innisfail. Ron worked at Greenline Equipment in Olds, Alberta where he worked for twenty-five years, until his retirement. After retirement, Anne and Ron spent their time at Gleniffer Lake before settling in Red Deer.
Ron will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Roberta (Bob) Wilson of Calgary, Alberta, his son, Bret (Ginette Sauvé) of Red Deer, Alberta, Carmen Olesen (Steve Riley) of Penticton, British Columbia and Lisa Olesen of Red Deer, Alberta, as well as twelve grandchildren: Tanya, Curt, Kathie, Adam, Megan, Trent, Sasha, Tynan, Keili, Ryan, Kelsey and Hailey. He was also survived by twenty great-grandchildren: Iris, Wyatt, Jacob, Benjamin, Gracie, Denim, Jordan, Scott, Ryan, Addison, Cameron, Reggie, Topher, Hayden, Brooklyn, Scarlett, Sloane, Karter, J.J., Presley and Chloe. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Mayette Stanley and Marlene Linneberg, and his brother-in-law Ralph (Joan) Tiede as well as numerous nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Anne. If desired, Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation at 119 14 St NW, #100, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6 or at www.heartandstroke.ca/ Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta Phone: 403.227.0006 Fax: 403.227.6437

• Date : 2022-03-29
• Location : www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com