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Fred Olson Obituary
Born: April 14, 1941 in Chicago, IL
Died: February 4, 2022 in Elgin, IL
Fred Olson of Huntley, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois following ongoing medical problems. He was 80 years old and lived a full and vibrant life.
Fredric John Olson was born April 14, 1941, son of Nels and Ina Olson. He was the second of three children and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Fred attended O.A. Thorpe, Lane Tech High School, and Triton College.
In 1963, Fred married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Wermich. Together they raised three children in Franklin Park, Illinois: David Olson, Linda Pienschke and Daniel Olson. Fred was the very proud Papa of Corey Olson, Joseph Tanke, Daniel Olson, Jr., Cailyn Pienschke and Michael Pienschke.
Fred was so proud that he served thirty-four years with Franklin Park Fire Department. He started as a paid-on-call firefighter, was promoted through the ranks, and rose to the position of Fire Chief for the last eight years of his career.
In 2000, Fred and Rosemary retired and moved to Del Webb Sun City in Huntley, Illinois, where they made many new friends.
From 2001-2020, Fred served as Trustee, Huntley Fire Protection District, and from 2020-present served as Commissioner, Huntley Fire Protection District. Fred felt extremely privileged to be involved with what he said was the best Fire District in the State of Illinois.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 1-4 pm followed by
prayers and eulogies at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:00 am with a visitation at Church from 9-10 am. St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Jim and MaryAnn cottini
February 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Our deepest symathy. Remembering memories of working together in Franklin Park.
RIP
Jim
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