A 90-year-old man loved by his community has been found with his hands tied behind his back and beaten to death in his own home . Police say Earl Arthur Olander who lived alone in a home in rural Minnesota , was discovered covered in cuts and bruises and his home had been ransacked . They have now offered a $ 1,000 reward for any information which could lead to an arrest , while neighbors have spoken of him as a 'stand-up person ' and a wonderful role model . Pictured from left is Earl Olander with his friends the Boecker family , Maria , Bill and Tatiana . Earl Olander was found beaten to death in his own home . Here he is pictured with his close friend William Boecker 's family members , to whom he was like a 'surrogate grandfather ' Close friend William Boecker told the Minneapolis StarTribune he had known Mr Olander for the past 22 years and described him as ' a stand-up person ' . 'You never heard a swear word out of his mouth , ' he added . 'We considered him a surrogate grandfather for our kids . He was a great example for the kids . ' Police went to investigate the property about 7pm on Saturday after being contacted by a neighbour , who had been asked to check on Mr Olander by a relative who was concerned they were unable to reach him by phone . Carver County Sheriff 's Office said the exact and manner of death had not yet been established - but they believe there was more than one killer involved . Mr OIander was a lifelong bachelor , and many locals marveled at his ability to work his 160 acre farm despite his age . Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud of the Carver County Sheriff 's Office told the New York Daily News : 'By all accounts , he was just a prince of a guy . From what I hear , he was spry . He was still loading hay bales . The 90-year-old was found dead at his home in rural Minneapolis with his hands bound behind his back . Many of Mr Olander 's neighbours marveled at his ability to work his 160acre farm ( pictured ) , despite his age .
Earl Arthur Olander was found tied up and beaten to death in his own home . The 90-year-old was a lifelong bachelor and lived alone in rural Minneapolis . Police have offered a £1,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest . His neighbors and friends said he was loved by all within the community .