text: 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 .
target: 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 Minnesota .
  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 .