Background
Olsen, Merrill Elvin was born on December 18, 1906 in Cooperstown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Christian A. and A. Rodina (Runice) Olsen.
Olsen, Merrill Elvin was born on December 18, 1906 in Cooperstown, North Dakota, United States. Son of Christian A. and A. Rodina (Runice) Olsen.
Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1930. Bachelor of Laws, University Michigan, 1934.
With Prescott, Coulter & Baxter, Detroit, 1934-1941, The Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1941-1972, successively attorney, counsel, general counsel, 1954-1956, vice president and general counsel, 1956-1972, director, 1957-1974.
Member Chicago Bar Association, Law Club Chicago, Sigma Pi. Clubs: Glen View; Country (Naples, Florida).
Married Catherine A. McColl, November 13, 1937. Children– Thomas M., Virginia C.