Olerud's Legacy in Haines
Olerud was born on Feb. 17, 1936, in Boyd, Minn., and moved to Haines in 1964 to teach school.
He founded the Alaska Bald Eagle Foundation and, along with his wife Charlotte, started Olerud’s Market Center and the Alaska Sport Shop on Main Street.
Douglas, his son, began his eulogy with the story of his father’s life, saying: "Imagine being taken in by a couple of bachelor brothers and their housekeeper near the end of World War II. Food and many necessities are rationed… In your new home you are expected to provide food for the household."
Olerud helped by hunting and fishing, after being taken in by the brothers at the age of 8, following the death of his mother, Millie (Struss) Olerud, when he was 2.
Author's summary: Olerud left a lasting legacy in Haines.
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