Dennis John Olson
November 07, 1952 - March 26, 2013
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Dennis J. Olson, age 60, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on Nov. 7, 1952, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of Hubert and Arlene (Hauschild) Olson. Dennis married Sandra Burke in 1984 at Christ Lutheran Church, and later divorced. He worked at Nelson Muffler for more than 30 years. Dennis was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, in Stoughton. He enjoyed bowling, golf, basketball, cards at the Senior Center, and feeding squirrels and birds. He was also a great listener and liked having conversations, along with teasing his family. Dennis was known for his great sense of humor, even while he was in pain. His greatest joy and food of life was his children. Dennis is survived by his children, Nicole Marie, Lauren Elizabeth, Leah Rochelle, Julia Anne, and Phillip Wesley Olson of Stoughton; siblings, Sharon (Greg) Klug of Plover, David (Janice) Olson of Northville, Mich., Debra (Greg) Horsman of West Concord, Minn., and Steven (Gail) Olson of Mableton, Ga.; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitations will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Funeral services will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Road B, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013, with the Rev. Paula Geister-Jones presiding. A luncheon will follow the service. Private burial will be held at a later date at Lutheran South Cemetery in Stoughton. Memorials may be made to the family.
Funeral services will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Road B, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013, with the Rev. Paula Geister-Jones presiding. A luncheon will follow the service.
Visitations will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.
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Mike Diederich
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My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of a truly great person.
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Jon Trieloff
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One of the nicest guys I've ever met and not a bad ball player. There was always a smile. He'll truly be missed.
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Kathy Kvalheim
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A great guy that was always fun to work with. You will be missed Pooch.
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Michon Dohlman
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Deb and family-- we are so VERY sorry to hear off your loss! You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers the nexts days as you are together. Our heart goes out to you all!
LH
Lori Hauschild
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We are thinking of all fo you during this difficult time. We are here from you. Love Your cousin Lori and husband John
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Sally and Jack Kooker
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To the entire Olson family...we were sadden by the news of Dennis. He will be missed by those he has touched in his short life time. May God grant him peace and to his family our prayers are also extended. God bless the Olsons!