Dale "Ole" Olson
March 13, 1952 - July 24, 2020
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - Dale Ralph "Ole" Olson, age 68, of Black Earth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2020 at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on March 13, 1952, in Madison, the son of Ralph and Helen (Ray) Olson.
Dale graduated from Wisconsin Heights in 1970. He married Holly Huemmer on Nov. 3, 1984. Dale worked as a journeyman plumber his entire career beginning with Fitchburg Plumbing before starting Ole's Plumbing, which he owned and operated until 2019.
Dale was active with Black Earth Home Talent Baseball first as a pitcher (#33) and then as a coach for several years (and only got “kicked out” once or twice, maybe!) He also enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball and basketball teams and watching his daughter’s volleyball games.
Dale was an avid deer, turkey and pheasant hunter and enjoyed all Wisconsin sports. His “leisure” time was spent at “Doyle’s Hunting Shack”, with his “Crew” at The Shack and with his grandbabies, talking to them in his famous Donald Duck voice while sitting in “Grandpa’s Chair”!
Dale is survived by his wife, Holly; three children, Kyle (Jordon) Olson, Mindy (Jordan) Mikkelsen and Trevor Olson; three grandchildren, Elijah and Landon Olson and Mila Mikkelsen; two sisters, Gloria (Dennis) Herling and Connie (David) Rickey; his mother-in-Law, Geri Huemmer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cherrie and Gary Dallmann, Steve and Cindy Huemmer, Shelly and Tom Crose, Jeff and Tina Huemmer, Kurt Huemmer and Krissy and Brian Dorman; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and so many very special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-Law, Donald Huemmer.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Dale's life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Olson Family who will later establish a Scholarship at Wisconsin Heights High School in Dale’s memory.
Thanks for being my Favorite Dance Partner – Love, Your “Dancing Queen.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center Street
(608) 767-3684
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Kelly Carden
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Holly and family! Such a great loss. Sending you and the family my condolences and prayers to get you through this difficult time.
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Michael Schmitz
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Ms Holly and family. No words can comfort you at this difficult time. Know you have friends and family there to listen and support you. Sending strength, positivity, and love to you all. 💜
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Jan Strang
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Holly and family.The Shack isn't tthe same on Friday for the fish fry. Ole would always kid me about what I would order for my drink.We will always miss him. Ole was a great guy
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Jerry & Sandy Barsness
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I really don't have the words of how sad we are losing one of our best friend. So many memories. So unbelievable & hope I can help out sometime to give you Holly as a good friend a hug. Love you.
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DenaMikkelsen
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To each and every one of the Olson 's we send our sincere condolences.. we were so lucky to get to know Dale through our son Jordan which had the best father-in-law ever... Keeping each of you in our thoughts take care ... Dena and Kurt Mikkelsen
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Lisa Barsness
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So so sad to hear of Dale's passing. I cannot express how much Dale meant to Boyd and his family. He really was the sweetest guy who had a smile for everyone. So many wonderful memories of home talent summers with Dale and crew. Just wanted to send our thoughts to Holly and Dale's children and family...we are thinking of you all.