Donald F. Olson, 67, of Elroy passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born May 5, 1949, to Kenneth and Marie (Schwedrsky) in Mauston.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Stephanie (Cory) Novachek, Kimberlie (Pat) Hart, and Ryan (significant other, Darcy Uppena) Olson; 12 grandchildren, Mallory, Mitchell, McKenna, Madelyn, Hayley, Spencer, Olivia, Emily, Molly, Bryce, Brynn and Kael; a great-grandchild, Jaxtin; his twin brother, Ron (Vicki Nofsinger) Olson; a brother, Gary Olson; two sisters, Joann Sukkert and Jean (Greg) Sparks; his father-in-law, John Warsaw; three sisters-in-law, Judy (Rick) Gnewikow, Jeannie (John) Morris and Jennifer (Gary) Budde; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marie Olson; his mother-in-law, Beverly Warsaw; a brother-in-law, Jim Warsaw; and a nephew, Luke Olson.
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Elroy American Legion. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to the family in Don’s memory.
