Age 65 Died peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2022, at St. Clares in Mora, MN.  Vern is survived by his life-partner, Carol Lindquist and his stepdaughter's, Brandi (Darin) Strogen and Jenni Lachney, 8 grandchildren and his brother, William (Kathleen) Olson of St. Paul.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Shirley (Cushing) Olson, his brothers, Dennis and Bernard "Tom" Olson and his sister, Maureen "Sissy" Menge.

Vern was born February 6, 1956, in Saint Paul and spent his life in MN. Vern was a generous man who loved being a grandpa.  He enjoyed the simple things in life, such as fishing, motorcycles, hanging out having coffee at the Sportsman's Café, watching the new Mora high school being built, going for a drive on his motorcycle or in the car.

For the past 10 plus years Vern was the prep cook at Hardees in Mora. His co-workers enjoyed working with him and especially enjoyed the surprise chocolate treats he would bring them on occasion.

Vern would talk to everyone and made an impression on people wherever he would go.  Vern will be forever loved and missed.

There will be a celebration of life on May 21, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm at Kids Kingdom Park in Mora, MN.