Larry Olson

Larry Olson, age 73 of Hamilton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his residence under the care of hospice.

Graveside services for Larry Olson will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Erdahl Lutheran Cemetery in Erdahl Township, Grant County, MN.

Dr. Larry Olson was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota and graduated high school there in 1970. He attended the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1977 and completed residencies in both Minnesota and Kentucky. He was board certified in both psychiatry and neurology. Dr. Olson’s career was one of exemplary service in both the private and public sector, to include administrative positions in Minnesota (where he was clinical director of Willmar State Hospital), North Carolina, Kentucky and Georgia (where he was clinical director of West Central Georgia Regional Hospital). He was also a surveyor for Medicare (CMS)

After his retirement, Dr. Olson was given the opportunity to work with the Veterans Association (VA) where he worked with individuals suffering from post-traumatic brain syndrome (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Syndrome (TBS)

In this “second retirement”, Dr. Olson enjoyed antiquing, reading, his cats and relaxing at his home on the lake.

He is survived by his fiancé: Lisa Wilcox; and sister: Beverly A. Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Virgil and Ruby (Skramstad) Olson; and a brother in infancy.

Arrangements are with Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.