Norman Olson Jr., a founding partner of two law firms, dies at 90
Olson's work there focused not on litigation but on what longtime partner
Olson's approach to his legal work was simple, Flitcraft said. "He was a very good lawyer who really cared about his clients and tried to do the right thing whether it was the most financially rewarding for the firm or not."
Olson, 90, died
Born in
Returning from service, he enrolled at
By 1954, they had moved back to
Olson's father,
In 1978, he left to help found what was then Olson & Hoffman. It was that firm which eventually took on the name Olson, Grabill & Flitcraft.
In 1980, he married
Olson also was active in skiing, fishing and hiking near his home in
Olson's law practice included work for several local municipalities. He was on the board of trustees of the village of
Flitcraft said he understood that work included going to regular board meetings, where Olson would be available to field questions from park board members on issues facing their organizations.
In
"It was something of a miracle he recovered as he did,"
In addition to his son and wife, Katherine, Olson is survived by a daughter, Kristine; two other sons Jon and Todd; a brother, Donald; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Olson also is survived by his stepdaughter,
A memorial service will be held at
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