e, hard working, and devoted father, husband, and friend who lived a good life but also faced some difficult times. He lost three wives and then a very special friend but never gave up on life. He knew what was important in life and one should never give up in the face of adversity. Emmett is survived by his daughter Lois (Rick) Slobe of Ames, Iowa and his son Eugene (Jean) Olson of Des Moines, Iowa as well as two sisters, Delores Larson of Randall, Iowa and JoAnn (Virgil) Teigland of Klamath Falls, Oregon and grandchildren Julie Olson of West Des Moines, Iowa, Jackie (Steve) Emery of Miramar, Florida, Dr. Jeff (Dr. Kim) Olson of St. Paul, Minnesota, Eric (Joanne) Bibler of Johnston, Iowa and ten great grandchildren. Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Ruth Rorem, three wives, Elaine, Dorothy, and Norma and his special friend Mildred Pitzer of Mesa, Arizona. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, consideration be given to a memorial to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Households of Bethany, or the Story City Post of the American Legion. Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and photos can be shared at www.soderstrumfuneralhome.com. ©2018 Soderstrum Reimers Inc. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Emmett-Olson?obId=3020874#/obituaryInfo