Background
Olson, John Richard was born on September 6, 1956 in St. Paul. Son of Arthur Norman and Viola Ann Olson.
Olson, John Richard was born on September 6, 1956 in St. Paul. Son of Arthur Norman and Viola Ann Olson.
Degree in electrical, Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, 1977.
Properties manager First Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park, 1984—1986. Journeyman, wireman, occasional job steward, foreman International Brotherhood Electrical Workers, Minneapolis, since 1977. Editor Viking Age Club Newsletters, 2001—2007.
Coach Baseball Association, St. Louis Park, 1992—1998. President Sons Norway Lodges Joint Committee, Twin Cities, 2000—2002. Treasurer Sons Norway Lodges Joint Committee, since 2002.
President Syttende Mai Lodge, 2000—2002, St. Louis Park Historical Society, since 2002. Member of Trinity Congregation (coordinator Thrivent Finance grants since 2005), Chicago Northwestern History Society, National Railroad Passenger Association, National Model Railrd. Association, Soo Line Historical Society.
Married Diane Evelyn Steen-Hinderlie, July 21, 1989. Stepchildren: Peder Donald Hinderlie, Erik Steen Hinderlie.