Donnie Olson

Donnie LeRoy Olson, 65, of Holt, MN, passed away at his home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Donnie was born on August 30, 1960 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Keith Olson and Vivian Peterson Olson. He was baptized into the Lutheran Church as a child. He attended school in Newfolden and graduated with the class of 1978. Donnie lived in rural Thief River Falls until 1994 before moving to Holt, Minnesota. On April 8, 1991, he married Susan Solberg at St. Pauli Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls.
Donnie loved to stay active and enjoyed many hobbies. He was a member of the Northern Pride and Land O' Lakes bowling leagues as well as the Hobo Haus softball team. He enjoyed wiffleball, hunting, fishing, and golfing. Donnie loved to spend time outdoors. He loved working in his yard to keep his lawn maintained. He also loved to feed and watch the birds. Donnie loved his family and greatly enjoyed spending time with them.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Susan Solberg Olson; children, Beth (Jeremy) Comstock of Newfolden, MN; Nikki (Amanda) Olson of Grand Forks, ND; Jordan (Kayla) Olson of Thief River Falls, MN; Samantha (Armando) Cortez of Crookston, MN; grandchildren, Emily, Tristian, Isaiah, Hayden, Landyn, Ty, Everly, AJ, Whitley, Ruby, Rowdy; great-grandchildren, Ryder and Aria; Siblings, Vickie (Bruce) Bjorgaard of Viking, MN; Suzan (Vince) Larson of Viking, MN; Kathy Peterson of Thief River Falls, MN; Tammy Martin of Holt, MN; Jimmy (Marla) Olson of Holt, MN; Kelly (Darin) Stanley of Thief River Falls, MN; Kim (Brian) Peterson of Thief River Falls, MN.

Donnie's family would like to express a special thank you to In-laws Dan and Pam Solberg, Jeff(Duff) and Debbie Lee, nephews Matt and Luke Solberg, niece Lacey Solberg and sister Tammy Martin for the support they provided for the family through the difficult times.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Vivian Olson; brother, Terry Olson; parents-in-law, Allen Solberg and Donna Hanson Solberg; grandparents, and many other family and friends.

Donnie's family will hold a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday January 17, 2026 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Comstock residence located at 16938 380th St NW Newfolden, MN 56738.