Larry Gilbert Oleson

March 13, 1946 - February 23, 2020

OLESON, Larry Gilbert - 73 Larry Gilbert Oleson, 73, of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday February 23rd 2020 in the loving care of his daughter in Lafayette IN. He was born in Rochelle, IL March 13th 1946 to Gordon and Violet Oleson. Larry was kind hearted and funny. He enjoyed laughing and playing with his children and grandchildren. He was a kid at heart so naturally he was drawn to foster care and was able to provide a home for numerous children in both New York and Illinois. Larry also enjoyed gardening and took pride in his yard and beautiful flowers. He was a people person and loved his job at Dollywood, walking through the park with Larry was like walking though with Dolly everyone knew him and said Hello. He always had a smile on his face and stars up his sleeves. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother. Surviving family members that will continue to treasure his memory include brothers and sisters; Linda (Rick) Bicker of Chino Valley, AZ, Lois (Brian) DeCook of Aurora, AZ, John (Kris) Oleson of Lindenwood, IL, and Gary (Sally) Oleson of Rochelle IL, his 4 children Dennis (Julie) Smith of Rockford, IL, Amber (Dan) Drerup of Lafayette, IN, Megan (James) Hiatt Oak Ridge, TN and Chelsea (Brandon) Novaro of Silver Creek, NY, as well as 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one on the way. There will be no immediate service but a burial of his ashes is planned for this summer in Rochelle, IL