"font-family:">Commander Robert Daniel Olson, a native of Duluth, Minn. and resident of Orange Beach, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at his residence. He was 87 years old.
"font-family:">Mr. Olson “Bob O” was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a past president of the local Lions Club and a member of Lions Club International. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, in which he was a Life Loyal Sig.
"font-family:">Commander Olson, a Vietnam veteran, proudly served his country for more than 20 years.
"font-family:">He is survived by his wife, Janis Olson of Orange Beach; son, Robert Burns (Sally) Olson of Orange Beach; daughters, Dorothy Cruse Messer, Mary Clyde (Mitch) Ducharm, Courtney Ann Olson and Sammy King (Burk) Vestal; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
"font-family:">A memorial service will be held at a later date.
"font-family:">Arrangements by Pine Rest Funeral Home, Foley.
