Robert Olson

Bob grew up in St. Paul and attended public schools. He played baseball, hockey, and football during his school years. He won a full baseball scholarship to college and attended University of Minnesota. Later, he lost his scholarship to an injury. He served in Viet Nam and returned to college on the GI bill.

He married Nancy Schide and moved to San Mateo where they later divorced.

Bob worked for the Federal Government in various departments as an Accountant/Auditor. He retired from the Department of Justice in 2011.

In 1982 he married Maureen (Liz) Short and remained married until his death.

He coached youth baseball and hockey. Played golf, and bocce with his friends from the Elks. He enjoyed working in his garden, traveling and hiking with his wife.

He is survived by his wife Maureen Olson, a son Aaron Olson (Diana), a daughter Kristin Olson, three step children, Matthew Sigler, Sonia Farrally (Gary), Demian Sigler (Patricia), nine grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Erickson, Phyllis Crancer and a stepbrother, James Durham.

He was a good and kind man with a great sense of humor. A gentle soul who will be greatly missed.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.