
R. Douglas "Doug" Olsen
May 19, 1956 - January 18, 2016
Obituary
MADISON – R. Douglas "Doug" Olsen, age 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Madison, the son of Ronald Dean and Betty Ann (Schroeder) Olsen. Doug married the love of his life, Colleen McCoy, on May 12, 1990, in Racine. He grew up in the Poynette area and graduated from Poynette High School in 1972. Doug worked for the State Department of Administration in the printing department for over 35 years. Doug thoroughly enjoyed cooking and baking, sharing what he made with anyone and everyone. He was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, gardening, woodworking, making and giving handmade gifts. Doug was dedicated in all aspects to his Lord and the Church. Doug is survived by his wife, Colleen; father, Ronald; siblings, Bonnie (Bill) McCrary, Thomas Olsen and Amy (Bob) Kingery; father-in-law, Robert T. (Aldonna) McCoy; mother-in-law, Dora McCoy; brothers-in-law, Robert S. McCoy and David McCoy; sister-in-law, Jeaneen (Kert) Acklam; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents. A Celebration of Doug's life will be held at CROSSPOINT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 5011 Commercial Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, with the Rev. Lucas Cole presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. In Doug's walk with Jesus, his motto was "Be there". Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 30, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Crosspoint Church of the Nazarene (Madison) • 5011 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI null
Service
Sat Jan 30, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Crosspoint Church of the Nazarene (Madison) • 5011 Commercial Ave., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Amanda
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Doug will be missed by many. R.I.P Doug! My prayers are with your family and loved ones.
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Roxanne Smit
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That smile and the discussions are what I remember the most. Sorry for those here on earth that he is gone. He will be missed.
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Peter Behrens
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always remember him for the 30 some years he bounded through our back door at Flagstad flowers,always a smile, lots of times a treat(salsa), a ride in the MINI Cooper if you were lucky(Iwas
),showed off his projects, talked about his iris and garden..................wonderful memories of a great guy who will be missed
My sympathy ,Colleen,
Peter Behrens,formerly Flagstad Flowers
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Lori Linley
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My sincere thoughts go out to the family. And Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let Mark and I know if there is anything you or your family need.
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nancyakern@gmail.com
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I'm so sorry, Colleen. If there's anything at all you need, please let me know.
MM
Mary Martin
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I am so sorry to hear this. Love & Hugs Colleen and the whole Family!
Mary Blanton Martin