Emanuel "Manny" Olson, 94, of East Grand Forks, MN died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, East Grand Forks, MN.

Manny Olson was born January 10, 1930 in Northwood, ND the son of Henry and Honore (Hanson) Olson. He grew up in Northwood, moving to Grand Forks in his younger years and attended Grand Forks Central High School. On June 10, 1950, Manny married the love of his life, Doris Mae Piker, at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. They enjoyed 68 years together.

Manny had a strong work ethic starting at the age of 10 when he went to work setting bowling pins. He was a foreman at Johnson and Glander Construction Company for 19 years and was a superintendent for Peterson Construction until retiring in 1993. Manny worked on buildings at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks schools, the addition to the hospital, his own home, two of his children's homes and their lake homes. Following his retirement, Manny helped with the Monda Honey Farms out of East Grand Forks. Manny was very talented and could build or fix anything. One of his proudest accomplishments was to help install the Beautiful Mosaic at the front altar at United Lutheran Church.

Manny was very devoted and helpful to his children and grandchildren. Manny loved to go fishing at Lake of the Woods, and for 40 years enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. He also loved hunting and passed that down to even his great-grandchildren. Manny's family is truly blessed to have had such a talented kind gentleman in their lives for so many years.

Manny is survived by his children, Mark (Marta) Olson of Ventura, CA, Kathy Monda and Alan (Susan) Olson, both of East Grand Forks, MN; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mae; parents; granddaughter, Lisa Olson Cure; grandson, Richard Johnson; great-grandson, Jeffery Zak; son-in-law, Gaylord Monda; 2 brothers, Larry and Clarke Olson; and brother-in-law, Dale Piker.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of the Red River Valley, or the United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND.

VISITATION: One hour prior to Memorial Service at the Church on Thursday.

INURNMENT: Resurrection Cemetery of East Grand Forks, MN