Gregg Alan Olson

Gregg Alan Olson obituary, Austin, TX

Gregg Alan Olson

Gregg Olson Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 14, 2022.
Gregg Alan Olson, 63, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home.
Gregg was born June 24, 1959, in Burlington, Iowa to Marston Dean (Ole) and Rosemary Schmidt (Olson). Gregg attended Burlington, Iowa Community Schools and graduated in 1977. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1981 with a BA in Political Science and received his Master's Degree in Public Administration at Texas A&M University in 1983. He worked in human resources for the city of Austin, Texas for 35 years, retiring from the City of Austin Police Department as HR supervisor after 21 years of service. Gregg enjoyed attending theatre events with his Broadway Buddies and listening to Broadway tunes. He took great pride in his home and worked many hours in his yard and gardens. He always wanted to make life pretty for everyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Scott Olson of Burlington, Iowa, Todd (Patty) Olson, of Burlington, Iowa, and Paula (Erik) Johnson of Warrenton, Virginia. He survived by one niece, three nephews and their children and Bryan Hoyt, a friend, and caregiver.
There will be no service at this time. A Celebration of Life and burial is planned at a later date in Burlington, IA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Austin Cops for Charity or Austin Pets Alive!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for
the Olson family.

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John Pena

February 6, 2024

I knew Gregg in the early 90's and considered him a great friend at the time. I don't know how or why we grew apart, but I will always remember his friendship and kindness.

Leticia Paredes

December 16, 2022

I worked with Greg while at APD. He had one of the kindest hearts of anyone I have ever known. He loved those who worked for him, and they loved him. He could be force to contend with, but that just who he was. As someone once said...."I know that the ones who love us will miss us." We will miss you Greg.

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