Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Sunday, March 19, 1922
Add to My HeroesAugust Olson
Game Warden August Olson died after contracting pneumonia while supervising a winter commercial rough fish seining operation in Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties.
He was taken to his home, in St. Peter, where died several days later.
Warden Olson had served with the agency for four years and had a total of 21 years experience in law enforcement. He was survived by his wife, three children, five brothers, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 19, 2012
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