in Maryville, MO. Shortly after they were married, Alan entered the United States Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Carson, near Colorado Springs, CO. He and Sally made their home in Colorado Springs while he served his country. Following his honorable discharge, they returned to Harlan, Iowa, where Alan continued working with Harlan Builders. In 1970, they moved to Le Mars. Alan remained in sales with Harlan Builders until retiring, so he could take care of his wife. Sally passed away July 15, 2004.Alan was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Le Mars where he sang in the church choir and served on the trustee board and the building committee for the church. He was also a member of the Wasmer American Legion Post 241. Through the years, Alan enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Sally also enjoyed traveling to different conventions and seminars across the county for his job. But most of all, he loved the time spent with his family, especially his grandsons.Survivors include a son: Shawn (Becky) Olson of Le Mars, Iowa, and their sons, Bryce and Brett; two brothers: Dean (Joyce) Olson of Minden, IA, and Dave Olson of Lake Parks, IA; two sisters: Cherrie Wiese of Topeka, KS, and Wanda (Ron) Sabby of Wallingford, IA; his in laws: Sue Olson of Des Moines, IA, Connie (Larry) McDermott of Harlan, IA, and Luann (Jon) Hansen of Harlan, IA; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sally; and his siblings: Stephen Olson, Duane Olson, Clyde Olson, and Helen (Tom) Merritt. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 24, 2018 4:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Thursday, May 24, 2018 7:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Friday, May 25, 2018 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Friday, May 25, 2018 10:30 AM First Baptist Church 1384 6th Avenue SE Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Friday, May 25, 2018 11:30 AM Memorial Cemetery 1100 3rd Street SE Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Reception Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 PM First Baptist Church 1384 6th Avenue SE Le Mars, IA 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/alan-olson