Olson, W. Richard "Dick" b. 24 Feb 1931 Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA d. 10 May 2010: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Olson, W. Richard "Dick"
Nickname	Dick
Born	24 Feb 1931	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Education - High School	1949	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
Neenah High School Class of 1949
Died	10 May 2010
Obituary	12 May 2010
Appleton Post Crescent
Rick Olson, of Neenah (Town of Clayton), passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2010. Dick was born February 24, 1931, in Neenah, the son of the late Colonel Waldemar (Wally) Albert Olson and Bernice Marie Olson (Schomisch). He attended Roosevelt School, Menasha; St Joseph's Military Academy, Alexandria, LA; and St Patrick's, Menasha, grades 1-3 and 5-8, where he was also an altar boy and later coached basketball. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1949 and attended the University of Wisconsin Menasha and Madison. He served in the U. S. Army July, 1953 until July 1955, and then graduated from the University of Madison in June, 1956. Dick worked for Bergstrom Paper Co. 1949 to 1970, first as a summer mill employee while going to college, then in their sales department, managed their Chicago Office, and returned to Neenah as Customer Service Manager. Dick left Bergstrom and joined Joseph Behr Paper Company in Rockford, IL, as Sales Manager, 1970 and 1971. Dick opened and ran the Country Squire Gift and Christmas Shoppe, September 1973 to present. It was, and will forever be, referred to as "Dick's Shop." Dick was united in marriage to his loving wife Beverly Simpson, April 7, 1972. He is survived by Bev and his children Greg (fiance Debbie Van Rens) Olson, Oshkosh; Sally Olson, Neshkoro; Daniel Olson, Neenah; John (Brenda) Olson, Berlin: and Mark (Debra) Olson; Brother-in-laws Roger Simpson Menasha and Mel Moore (Sheila) Neenah, Sister-in-law Marlene (Dennis) Hillyer, Midlothian, VA; Stepmother-in-law, Irene Simpson, La Crosse; grandchildren, a great grandchild, other special relatives and friends. All will miss him dearly. Dick felt an important part of his life's journey started at St Patrick's school in Menasha and at St Patrick's Catholic Church. A new journey will begin for him on Friday, May 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 324 Nicolet Boulevard, Menasha, where friends and relatives may call. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m., with Father Paul Radetski officiating. A private graveside burial will follow. A memorial fund has been established in Dick's name for St Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha. The family extends a very special thank you to Dr. Lopez, whom he adored, and her staff at Theda Care, and to Theda Care Hospice who were so great comforting him in his final days. Also a special thank you to our wonderful loyal customers who he thoroughly enjoyed during the 37 years he was "The Squire." God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me." With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Author Unknown WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 920-722-7151 Online condolences: www.westgor funeralhomes.com
Reference Number	6821
Person ID	I318959	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	2 Sep 2018