BLOOMVILLE - Eugene Avery Olsen, 84, of Bloomville, passed away on Nov. 14, 2021, peacefully in his sleep.

Geno spent most of his life in the Bloomville area, where as a boy he mowed lawns for 25 cents each, and as a young man worked with his father installing the first TV cables in the area. He later became a butcher and then as he liked to joke a "wood butcher" doing carpentry work. He built his own home in Bloomville "on the hill." He loved to work and wouldn't quit, even as he struggled with dementia. He was very proud of his service in the National Guard and took great pride in the flag.

Geno loved being out outdoors in the woods hunting, fishing, trapping and raising and showing dogs. He enjoyed telling his hunting stories to anyone who would listen. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his wife and his beloved dog, Sophie. He was known for his kind heart and playful humor.

Loved by all who knew him, Geno will be greatly missed.

He was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Adelia Olsen; sister, Avis Miller; brothers, Otto Jr., Fred and Melvin Olsen; brother-in-law, Chuck Miller; and sisters-in-law, Jackie Larocque and Judy Hughes.

Geno is survived by his wife, Marilyn Olsen; daughters, Karen (Tina) Olsen, Kathy Olsen; Sandy (Robert) Olsen-Swart and Nancy Olsen; and their mother, Bonnie Holley; grandchildren, Billie Jo Mayle, Jason (Jackie) Olsen, Nathan (Kayla) Stewart, Teresa Stewart and Makayla Swart; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-laws, Floyd Miller, Melanie, Snyder and Kathleen Rawles; special sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Carl Davidson and Deb Olsen; and last but not least, Geno is survived by his dog, Sophie.

A celebration of Geno's life will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Bloomville Fire Hall.

Share condolences with the Olsen family online at www.macarthurfh.com.