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Kerry Olson Obituary

KERRY OLSON
August 8, 1959 - November 2, 2023
Sioux Falls - Kerry was called to the Lord Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD. He was 64 years old and born to Harold Fredrick Olson and Frances Jene (Schoonmaker), stepmother Alice Jean Hiersche.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lisa Salazar, and 3 children: Isaiah (wife-Andrea), Jason and Chelsea. He had 7 grandchildren: Sullivan, Romy, Conway (Isaiah's kids), Oliver, Maxwell (Jason's kids), Cooper, and Annabelle (Chelsea's kids). He is also survived by his 3-brothers Walter (wife-Dora), Kevin, and Michael (wife-Judy), and 2-sisters, Lee-Anne and Kim (husband-Mike)
He will be truly missed by all that loved him. chapelhillfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2023.

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Donna Wilson

March 2, 2024

Lisa- so sorry for your loss- peace be with you and your family.

Erlinda (Linda) Vigil Howley

December 4, 2023

Lisa, my condolences to you and all your family. May Kerry be resting in peace and may you, your children, and grandchildren find strength and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you.

Judy E DeLora

November 26, 2023

Lisa, I am so sorry for you and your family for your great loss! Many prayers and hugs are sent to your way from our family. They are Lord, continued to guide you in peace!

Eddie Escudero

November 24, 2023

God bless and Godspeed Kerry! Prayers and sincerest condolences to Lisa and family. Rest in peace...

Melanie (Dwyer) Novak

November 18, 2023

Sending prayers to Kerry´s family. I will always remember him as a kind and carrying soul!

Rick West

November 18, 2023

Kerry, will always remember the Laughs we had in High School. And what a Great Runner you were! God Bless you and your Family, I will miss you my Friend

Hilda Baca

November 18, 2023

My sincere condolences to Kerry´s family. Kerry was a super wonderful person. A great cross country runner, had a big heart, a good listener, understanding a good sense of humor. May he rest in peace

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