Arnold Richer Olsen, better known as "Tex", 92, of Lexington Park, MD died June 19, 2008 at his residence.

Born November 10, 1915 in Hammond Indiana, he was the son of the late Amil Olsen and Agnes Albershen Olsen.

Tex was a retired Army veteran, servicing 25 years for his country. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0255, and the Elks Lodge No. 0292. Tex lived a full life, traveling during his service to many countries. He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins and the Orioles, camping with the Blue Crabs group for many years, spending time with his family fishing, playing bingo, crabbing, and taking care of the snack bar on the Patuxent River Navy Base.

Tex is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Mary Hazel Olsen, daughter, H. Gale Kanney of Lexington Park, MD, two grandchildren, Sheri and her husband Mike, and Andrew and his wife Tanya, four great grandchildren, Kristina, Ryan, Michael and Nick, and sister, Arlene Kloiber of Allentown, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Family received friends on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited at 7:00 p.m. by Pastor Michael Jones. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, or the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.