Obituary of Raul Olea Salazar

Raul Olea Salazar, 85, of Plymouth, MN passed away on April 6, 2023.

Raul was born and raised in Eloy, Arizona, to Rumaldo and Delfina.  Raul left Arizona when he was accepted as the first Hispanic to attend the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated in 1962.  He and his law partner, Harlan Sween, had their own firm Sween & Salazar LTD. for 50+ years with offices around the Twin Cities. Raul married the love of his life, Terry Bryant, in 1984. He served on the Board of Judicial Standards, he loved bringing together friends and family, Lake Minnetonka boat life, skiing, and music. 

Raul is preceded in death by parents, Rumaldo and Delfina; brother, Oscar.

He is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Timothy (Shannon) and Dawn; grandchildren, Anastasia (Gaëtan Pauchet), Sierra, and Joshua.

Service to be held at the Cremation Society of Minnesota’s Edina chapel at 7110 France Ave S on April 21. Visitation at 3pm, service at 4pm with reception to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Animal Humane Society.