Donald Don Julian Olson – Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

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Donald Don Julian Olson, age 93, entered eternal life in the early morning hours of April 16, 2023 in Tomahawk, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born on October 29, 1929, in Appleton, Wis., to Louis and Cora (Floistad) Olson of Waupaca, Wis. He grew up on a farm that instilled a strong work ethic from a young age. He worked in the fields with his family until age 22 when he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a CPL in 1957. As a result of his service, he participated in the Never Forgotten Honor Flight in 2015. He married Deloris Huff in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1968. Don worked in many aspects of farming and maintenance ending his maintenance career at Lake Woods Resort in Cable, Wis. In his later years, he and Deloris were Caregivers for the developmentally disabled before retiring in 2005 in Seeley, Wis.

They enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife in their backyard, visiting with lifelong friends and hosting many gatherings. They traveled to Florida in the winter and visited her brother-in-law Bill (sister Lois) Huff and brother-in-law Earl Huff and families. In 2011 they moved to Tomahawk, where they resided until the time of their passing and where they were longtime members of Grace Lutheran Church.

Don was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. He attended the “Ice Bowl” game at Lambeau Field in 1967. His last visit to Lambeau was on his 77th birthday. It was a gift from her grandson, Jamie Mork, who came with her. Don will always be remembered as the “fix it guy. He even brought things in the pouch of his walker. He is a good man, a loving father, a stubborn Norwegian who embraces his heritage “UFFDA”

Don is survived by his sons, Rick Olson of Texas, Mike Olson of Texas, Phil (Susan Anderson) Olson of Wisconsin, David (Kelly) Olson of Texas, Quincy (Edna) Olson of Texas; stepdaughters, Cheryl (Bryan) Beaudreau of Wisconsin, Susan (Sam) Wilson Borsellino of Wisconsin, Dorleen (John) Pickett of Wisconsin, Janet Wilson of Wisconsin; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Bill (Lois) Huff, Earl Huff, Bradley Huff; sister-in-law, Darlene Chaney; as well as many nieces, nephews and family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris; his parents, Louis and Cora Olson; his mother and father-in-law, William and Edna Huff; his siblings, Leroy Olson, Clayton (Della) Olson, Myrtle (Howell) Lane, Lila (Donald) Dayton; brother-in-law Edward Chaney; niece, Kelly Hansen; and niece, Brenda Chaney.

Funeral services for Donald were held at 11 am at Hayward Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. A visitation was held at the funeral home from 10 am to 11 am Interment was at Seeley Riverside Cemetery and a luncheon followed the funeral at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, Wis.

Online condolences may be left for Donald’s family at www.bratley-nelsonchapels.com.

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