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Olson, David Lee
STOUGHTON-David Lee Olson, age 87, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on Jan. 6, 1933, in Madison, the son of J. Herbert and Frances Olson. David grew up in the Cooksville area, attending a one-room schoolhouse in Cooksville. David attended Stoughton High School and later married Burnette Legried Olson on Oct. 21, 1960, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison.
David served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of First Lutheran Church. He worked as a foundry worker for Madison Brassworks. David enjoyed swimming, boating and working outdoors. He was very artistic, being able to make most anything out of a piece of wood or metal. David was an avid Badgers fan and enjoyed TV game shows. He will be remembered as a very kind, peace-loving, optimistic, and giving person. David was truly a friend to everyone he met.
David is survived by two daughters, Gloria Martin and Delores Weidhas; six grandchildren, Kelly (John Mahan) Storch, Tracy Storch, Ryan Storch, Laura Nelson, Charmine Nelson and Curt Nelson; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Furseth; two godsons, Brian Olson and Daniel Olson; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Burnette; parents; grandson, Charles Nelson; his sister, Carol Robinson; and his brother, Herbie Olson.
Due to the COVID restrictions private services will be held at Riverside Cemetery. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Betti M Wilson Sanders
December 8, 2020
To Tracy Storch and all the family of Dave Olson. I'd like to express my heartfelt sympathy and regret for your loss of Dave, on behalf of the Wilson family and myself. We had known Dave and Burnie over many years, since he worked as the "foreman", for the Madison Brass Works, that was owned by our Uncle Harry Vogts, whose father, Henry, founded the business. Dave even continued to work for th new owner, Tom Pankratz, after Harry's passing. So, Dave was surely the longest working employee of the Brass Works, since his starting in 1956. I always considered Dave to be a super friendly, pleasant and congenial guy. It's interesting to note, he went to school in Cooksville, one of my favorite quaint, and historic villages in southern WI. We will truly be missing Dave Olson. Betti W. Sanders 12-8-20
Gloria Klitzke
November 22, 2020
I am very sore for your loss. Though I don´t know him, he sounds like a wonderful man. I know you will cherish your memories of him. May our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort your hearts.
IRENE VANGORDER
November 22, 2020
my HEART GOES OUT TO YOU FOR YOUR LOSS. THE LORD WILL HOLD YOU UP DURING THIS TIME. YOUR STRENGTH ENDURES.
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