Dale Tolk, Jeff Buesing, Richard Roepke, Larry Olsen
ABOUT THE BAND MEMBERS .........
Bandleader Larry Olsen owns seven Hengel concertinas and has lived in the Lake Benton (Minnesota) area his entire life; now living only 2 miles from the farm where he grew up. At age 11 Larry started playing concertina. Before forming his own band in 1982, (THE LARRY OLSEN SHOW), Larry played guitar with THE MARV NISSEL BAND. In 1984, Larry's dad, Arnold, joined Larry's band as drummer and Larry's sister, Lisa, played piano. Larry later added a guitar and horn player when Lisa left for college. When Larry isn't busy with his band, his 2,000 acre farming operation located just east of Lake Benton occupies most of his time. Larry's wife, Brenda, also keeps busy owning Perfect Styles in Marshall along with Larry's sister Lisa, and helping in the fall with the farming.
Every Memorial Day weekend, Larry and Brenda sponsor and host a four day ANNUAL MUSIC FEST at their farm with the aid of about thirty volunteers. The 2009 15TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST was be held on May 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2009. (See below.)
Guitarist/trumpeter Dale Tolk started playing the trumpet in the 5th grade. He learned a lot of old time songs playing with his Dad, Don, who plays accordion. Dale played with The Marv Nissel Band for a few years and then in 1987, Dale joined THE LARRY OLSEN BAND playing trumpet, guitar and vocals. Dale retired in 1995 but returned to THE LARRY OLSEN BAND in 2005. Dale lives with his wife, Donna, in Brookings, South Dakota.
Drummer Jeff Buesing started drum lessons in the 3rd grade and has been playing ever since. Jeff and a friend of his formed the “Cavemen" Band- a country rock band in the late 60's and 70's. He has also played with Checkmate Part II, Jeff & Morrie, The Country Classics and the Senior Knights Band. Jeff lives with his wife, Mary Jo, in Marshall, Minnesota.
Trumpeter Richard Roepke started playing trumpet in 1974 and throughout his high school years. In 1982, Rich started playing with the Marv Nissel band but retired until returning to the 12TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST in 2006. Since returning, he has been playing full time with the Larry Olsen Band and he prefers playing harmony parts with his trumpet and vocals. Rich lives in Arlington, Minnesota.
LARRY OLSEN
JEFF BUESING
RICHARD ROEPKE
DALE TOLK
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PRICES
CD's
Tribute To Arnold Olsen - $ 15.00
Volume 3 - Minnesota Favorites - $ 15.00
Volume 7 - Old Time Music - $15.00
Volume 8 - Polka Celebration - $15.00
Volume 9 - With This Ring - $ 15.00
Volume 10 - A Touch Of German - $ 15.00
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CASSETTES
(Limited Supply Available)
Volume 4 - Something For Everyone - $ 10.00
Volume 5 - Back To My Homeland - $10.00
Volume 6 - It's Party Time - $ 10.00
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ORVIN “Orv” R. WIERTZEMA, age 70, of Worthington, died, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born April 5, 1938 in Adrian to parents George and Luella (Habbena) Wiertzema. He attended rural school in Little Rock Township and then attended Adrian Public School. The family moved to Kanaranzi when he was sixteen years old and he worked for the Karanazi Elevator and later helped install grain bins. In 1957 he worked for Dunkle Beverage Company in Luverne. Orvin was united in marriage to Nancy Bonnett on April 30, 1960 at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. They moved to Worthington on March 1, 1961. He started working for Hagen Distributing on December 1, 1960 and retired in 2003. He was a member of American Lutheran Church in Worthington where he served on the church council for three years and was a financial counter for fifteen years. Orvin was also a charter member of the Eagles Club in Worthington. Orvin enjoyed dancing, fishing, woodworking, camping, traveling and visiting with family and friends. He loved his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending winters in Texas and especially enjoyed his motor home. He was an avid fan of the Larry Olsen Polka Band and also enjoyed visiting the Black Hills and the Sturgis Motor Cycle Rally. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wiertzema, Worthington; children, Kim (Todd) Brua, Sioux Falls, SD; Scott (Sindy) Wiertzema, Brandon, SD; Jodi Janssen, Stewartville, MN; and Brent (Tammy) Wiertzema, Sioux Falls, SD; twelve grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one step- great-grandson; brothers, Virgil (Anita) Wiertzema, Bigelow; Marvin “Mike” (Verna) Wiertzema, Rushmore; sisters, Florence Winter, Rock Rapids, IA; Rosella (Harm) Dammer, Worthington and Delores “Lorie” (Ed) Weiss, Adrian; sisters-in-law, Lena Wiertzema, Ellsworth and Alma Wiertzema, Rushmore. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Verona Wiertzema and brothers, Clarence and Herman Wiertzema.
