L. Duane "Ole" Olson

L. Duane "Ole" Olson, 78, of Ithaca, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on September 7, 1939 in Iowa County to Otto and Shirley (Anderson) Olson. Duane graduated from Ithaca High School in 1957. He married his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley (Huebsch) Olson, on May 25, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keyesville, Wisconsin. Together with his wife, they farmed for over 40 years on their family farm in Ithaca near Aubrey Corners. He loved raising animals and working in the fields. Duane prided himself in always being there to lend a hand whenever a friend or neighbor needed help. Duane loved hunting, bowling, playing cards and dice, listening to polka music and especially cheering on the Ithaca Bulldogs, Wisconsin Badgers, Packers and Brewers. He enjoyed sharing fond memories of fishing in Canada with friends and especially the annual Olson family vacations on Castle Rock Lake. His biggest smiles came from spending time with his family, especially his 5 grandchildren. Duane was proud to serve his community as a 4H member winning many local and State awards showing cattle in younger years followed by becoming a 4H Leader and softball coach. He sold McNess for several years as well as served on the DHIA Board, Farm Bureau Board and for over 25 years on the Ithaca Town Board. Duane is survived by the love of his life, wife, Shirley of Ithaca; children, Heidi of Woodstock, IL; Greg (Sarah) of Ithaca, WI; Julie (Kevin) Quist of Kendall, WI; 5 grandchildren, Shannon Olson Billings of Woodstock, IL, Caleb and Aubrey Olson of Ithaca, WI, Mia and Maddi Quist of Kendall, WI. And brothers, Orville Olson, Richland Center, WI; Robert (Marilyn) Olson, Bear Valley, WI: along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Shirley (Anderson) Olson and 2 infant brothers. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keyesville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with Rosary at 3:30 PM. Visitation will also be held at church from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM A Memorial fund will be established in his name. A special thank you to all the family and friends for all your thoughts and prayers. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

L. Duane "Ole" Olson

September 7, 1939 - December 10, 2017