James A. Olson, age 67, of Annandale died Friday, February 15, 2013 at his home.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating.  Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the church one hour prior to services.

James Andrew Olson was born April 1, 1945 at Drayton, ND to Fritjof and Jane (Kadlec) Olson.  He graduated from Lafayette High School, Red Lake Falls in 1963 and in 1969 from Bemidji State University.  Jim served in the U.S. Army, Fourth Armored Division in Germany, and taught science at Annandale High School from 1969-2004.  He married JulieAnn Stromstad on August 5, 1972 in Bismarck, ND.  He was a member of Southbrook Golf Club and enjoyed golf, tennis, pinochle, and time spent with his boys.

He is survived by his wife JulieAnn of Annandale, sons John of Grand Forks, ND, Josh of Colorado and Montana, sister in law Susan Olson of Red Lake Falls, Julie's parents Norman & Rosalie Stromstad of Bismarck, ND, brothers & sisters in law John & Judy Stromstad of Bismarck, ND, Jeff & Kathy Stromstad of Mandan, ND, Mark & Jane Lynne of Batavia, IL.  His parents and brother Stephen preceded him in death.

The music for the service will be provided by Arlene Sands and the arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.

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