NORMAN H OLBEKSON Obituary (1932

Norman H. Olbekson, 83, of Libby, MT passed away August 3, 2015 at Life Care Center in Sandpoint, ID of natural causes. He was born July 20, 1932 in Alexandria, MN to Loren and Floretta (Mohawk) Olbekson, SR. He grew up in Cass Lake, MN and entered the United States Air Force in 1949. He received an Honorable Discharge in September of 1953 and later moved to Libby. In June of 1954, Norman married Ann Gordon. He found work in Rexford, working for Marion Orr. Norman then went to work for J. Neils Lumber Company, working there for 36 years and retiring on January 4, 1991. Norman loved hunting, fishing, and spending time at their cabin in the Yaak. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. He and his wife, Ann, made trips to Canada and Minnesota on his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Olbekson in 2007; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Services for Norman will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.