Lon Olivera Obituary
Lon Douglas Olivera, 65, Sheboygan, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born June 21, 1960, in San Jose, CA, son of the late Ralph and Barbara (Ulrich) Olivera. Lon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked at Home Depot in Ohio and Sheboygan for many years.
Lon was an avid Packers fan and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his son, Antone Olivera; 6 brothers and sisters: Linda (Glenn) Schanilec, Lenny Olivera, Leslie (Doug) Krueger, Lee (Rita) Olivera, Leilani (Dave) Marchand, and Lance Olivera; sisters-in-law: Nancy Olivera and Heidi Olivera; brother-in-law, Mark Chamlee; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lon was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry and Louis; sister, Loreen Chamlee; and sisters-in-law, Angel and Lauren Olivera.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff at New Beginnings and Preceptor Hospice for all their kindness and compassion shown to Lon, as well at his special niece, Richelle, for her love and support and always being there for Lon.
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