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Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harry Kenneth Olsen and Edith Smith Olsen. Raised in Charleston, SC, he was a 1977 graduate of Johns Island High School and attended the College of Charleston.
Mr. Olsen was a retired carpenter.
Surviving are three children, Jason Gleaton (Angie), Jordan Olsen and Paige Olsen; eight grandchildren, Allie, Logan, Kaitlyn, Brayden, Carly, Tyson, Abby and Devin; one great-grandchild, Legacie; one sister, Sandra Ellen Olsen; two brothers-in-law, Guy B. Morocco and James William "Billy" Hughes; one sister-in-law, Suzanne B. Moss; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loyal fur baby, Lola.
Mr. Olsen was a loving husband, father, Papa and an avid Gamecock fan.
The family will receive friends from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and in honor of Mr. Olsen, please feel free to wear your Gamecock attire.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to Wedgefield Home for Kids, 6220 Wedgefield Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tina A Bayne-Green
December 28, 2024
Peter was a shy guy, but he would alwas laugh and smile. Our goup that hung around in school would all way's had fun. Peter was a great guy.
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