Lawrence G. Olson, age 78 of Lincoln, died Friday, October 22, 2021 in Lincoln. He was born November 4, 1942 in Lawrence, KS to Lawrence M. and Betty (Peek) Olson. Larry graduated from Humboldt High School in 1962. He worked construction for the first year following graduation, then worked at the O. A. Cooper Company in Humboldt until 1969. In October of that year, he began work with the Lincoln Police Department and retired in January 1997 as a Sergeant. During his time with the Lincoln Police Department, he walked a beat downtown, was a cruiser officer, motorcycle officer, jailer, was part of the helicopter program and worked in Internal Affairs. He then finished his law enforcement career as a Security Guard at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Justice and Law Center. In high school, Larry enjoyed playing all sports along with Legion Baseball. Later, he enjoyed golf, fast pitch softball, stock car racing, and playing Texas Hold'em. He was united in marriage with Carol Murphy on May 31, 1963 in Falls City, NE. He is survived by his wife Carol Olson of Lincoln; sons Allan Olson of Lincoln, Monte (Jacqueline) of Lincoln; grandchildren Margaret "Maggie", Myles, Evangeline "Eva", all of Lincoln; sisters Lola (Larry) Wilhelm of Lincoln, Lenora (Loren) Glathar of Humboldt, Lana (Robert) Carpenter of Humboldt, Ina (Kevin) Reddick of New Windsor, IL; brother David (Sandy) Olson of Branson, MO; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In-Laws Harriett and Stan Curtis of Smithville, MO, Roy and Patricia Murphy of Falls City, NE, Sharon and Raphael Darveaux of Falls City, NE, Linda and Gene Chavez of Merriam, KS, Teri and Dave McClain of Forest City, MO, Donnie and Pat Murphy of Falls City, NE, Vesta Cochran of Schubert, NE Preceding Larry in death were his parents, Lawrence and Betty Olson; sister Betty Ann Pruett; and brother Lonnie Olson. A Celebration of Life is planned for family and close friends on November 4, 2-4 pm, Holmes Lake Apartments' Community Room. Leave condolences online at NebraskaCremation.com.