Glenn Allen Olsen, 56, of Middleton, Wis., and formerly of Norwalk passed away unexpectedly Friday Sept. 14, 2012.
Glenn was born Jan. 11, 1956, in Chicago to Jack and Mattie Olsen. He was a 1973 graduate of Foreman High School in Chicago and later went on to graduate from DeKalb University, earning a bachelor’s degree in computer science with an emphasis in business.
Glenn worked for the State of Wisconsin in the Department of Workforce Development as a high-risk-population specialist for 19 years. In 1987, he married Debbie Luethe in Norwalk, and together they had two children, Gabrielle and Conner. They later divorced, and after a few rough years, they became good friends.
Glenn was a fun-loving dad, husband and friend. He loved to travel, was a huge Chicago Bears Fan (we won’t hold that against him), had a great sense of humor, and would do anything for a laugh.
Glenn is survived by his daughter, Gabrielle, and her son, Bently Olsen, both of Sparta; a son, Connor Olsen of Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas; his mother, Mattie Olsen of Chicago; his brother, Brian (Jodie) Olsen of Chicago; his companion, Joan Gage of Madison; and his friend and former wife, Debbie (Steve Dutton) Olsen of Norwalk; along with other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Norwalk Community Center. Pastor Bob Streeter will officiate. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 4–7 p.m. Thursday at the Norwalk Community Center. The Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home of Norwalk is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary is available at http://www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com, and online condolences may be offered here as well.
