Omar Olsen

Omar Olsen, Jr. age 84, resident of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, December 19, 2022.

He was born July 22, 1938 to the late Omar Olsen, Sr. and Olive (Packard) Olsen in Batavia, New York.

Omar graduated in 1956 from Batavia High School in Batavia, New York. Omar went on to marry the late Patricia (Perry) Olsen with whom he shared three daughters. He enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aerographer's Mate. Omar served 20 years in the Navy, including service aboard the USS La Salle (AGF-3) Bahrain. He retired from the United States Navy in the late 1970s from Corpus Christi, Texas and made Corpus Christi his home for the remainder of his life.

He married the last love of his life, Margaret George in 2005 in Corpus Christi Texas. Omar was an avid fisherman, spending his youth fishing with his father in and around Canandaigua Lake and surrounding Western New York areas. He said, "if a man did not like fishing, there must be something wrong with them." His other passion was song writing, and playing country-western music on his mandolin. He was known as "The Viking" and played with many bands in and around Flour Bluff.

Omar was a kind and quiet man, and his battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his extreme courage and strength. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wives Margaret Olsen and the late Carol Olsen, and his son-in-law Jeffrey Jackson.

He he is survived by his daughters Christine (David) Kautz of Freeport, Florida, Marjorie (late Jeff) Jackson of Milton, Florida, and Janice Olsen, of Corpus Christi, Texas; his dearest granddaughters Jennifer (Tor) Eystad, Lauren (Art) Olsen, and Shayla Mullen; his great-grandsons Erik and Ivan Eystad.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of Nurses on Wheels for their care and compassion.

No services will be held. We ask that when gathered with friends and family, whether it be at the Oasis, around the Bluff, or wherever you may be, you share stories of Omar Olsen.
 

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