Remembering Floyd, a fine and decent gentleman

Floyd B. Olson, a beloved community member who served as the Roseau postmaster for 25 years while dispensing stamps along with his witty one-liners until he retired in 1991 and later worked as a clerk at Ross True Value where he welcomed everyone with the charm of a favorite uncle, is being remembered as a friend, volunteer, family man, and an all-around great guy.

Mr. Olson, a Swede who died last week at 86 after several years of health problems, was named in honor of Minnesota's governor, Floyd B. Olson, who assumed office on January 6, 1931.

Floyd, who was born eight months later, did answe...