Duluth Jaycees News Today

Richard C. “Dick” Olson, 92, passed away April 17, 2023, in his sleep at Diamond Willow in Duluth Minnesota. Dick is survived by his wife of 65 years Joanne E. Olson, sons Thomas (Debra) Olson, James (Denise) Olson, William (Moira) Olson, and daughter Barbara (Steven) Payette along with 12 grandchildren, Leah, Katie, Troy (Kailee), Trevor, Jada, Parker (Nicole), Brody (Nicole), Ben, Molly (Adam), Katie, Jack, and Maggie. Also, four great-grandchildren Adler, Freya, Elena and Lowry.

Richard “Dick” Hanson died on January 2, 2023 at the age of 91 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. He was born in 1931 to Harold and Helen Hanson and grew up in Duluth Heights on Maple Grove Road. He graduated from Central High School in 1949.