Donald George Olson

Donald G. Olson Sr., age 92 of Stillwater, formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Hudson, WI, passed away on March 26, 2020. Don was born May 10, 1927 in St. Paul, MN, the only child of George and Marie (McDonald) Olson. Don attended Saint Mark’s School, graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy in 1945 and enlisted in the USMC upon graduation. Upon discharge, he started his long career in the grocery business, which included time with the Sunshine Cookie Company, Klein Grocery, Country Club, Piggly Wiggly and retiring from Erickson’s Food and Drug. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, collecting decoys and spending time with his dogs and family. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy (Ryan) and his parents. He is survived by his children; Christy (John) Zorn, Karen (Randy West) and Don Jr. (Deege) and grandchildren Joe Zorn, Liz Zorn, Zach West and Tyler West. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions a celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021. Anyone wishing to contact the family is encouraged to use Tribute Wall on this page to send comments directly to the family.

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