Erwin Halkney Oleson, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1932, the son of Arthur Clarence and Florice Halkney Oleson. He married Joan Roycraft October 27, 1956 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan. He was involved in farming all his life and lived on the same farm in which he began his marriage. He graduated from Omro High School in the Class of 1950 and later graduated from the Farm Short Course in Madison the following year. Erwin was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Known for his love of old cars and his marksmanship as a hunter, Erwin was an avid sportsman.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years; two sons, John Oleson, Pickett, Eric Oleson, Pickett; three daughters, Vicki Farley, Pickett, Susan Oleson, Pickett, Ann (David) Casady, Harriman, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one sister, Marian Luebke, Pickett; one brother, Andrew (Mary) Oleson, Omro; one sister in law, Marian Oleson, Oshkosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Arthur Jr.; sister, Roberta; and brother in law, Allen Luebke.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the Omro Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 5:30 P.M. with Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. Burial will follow in the Waukau Cemetery. Pallbearers for their grandfather will be Trey, Wyatt and Wynn Farley, Ashley, Heather and Sara Oleson and Shawn and Sydney Casady.