Richard "Dick" Olin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard “Dick” Olin, 76, passed away on August 23, 2017 at his home in rural Princeton. Richard was born in Princeton, Illinois on April 3, 1941 to Charles and Anna (Gealow) Olin. After graduating from Princeton High School in 1960, he met Judith Gilbert and they were married on December 1, 1962 in Kasbeer, IL. Until his retirement a few years ago, Richard was a farmer, farming north of Princeton. Farming was both his career and his lifelong passion. He also enjoyed “tinkering” with mechanics and applied his skills at times in designing innovations to his farming equipment. He also enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Shirley Clausen, daughter Lauri (Jack) Bonjour of Fayette, IA; son Todd (Cherri) Olin of Princeton, IL; son, Ken (Leslie) Olin of St. Peters, MO, six grandchildren, Niles, Nathan, Erin, Hannah, Angela and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy; parents Charles & Anna; sister Judy Lindberg; two brothers Burt and Gail, and infant daughter, Loretta. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 10 am at Norberg Memorial Home, 701 E Thompson St, Princeton, IL. Friends and family may call from 4-6 pm Sunday, August 27 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Limerick Cemetery, Bureau County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at norbergfh.com

Richard "Dick" Olin

April 3, 1941 - August 23, 2017