David C Olson

David C. Olson, age 81, of rural Milan, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital.  Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at Big Bend Lutheran Church.  Pastor Kristine Isder will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

David Clifford Olson was born September 16, 1940, on the home farm in West Bank Township, Swift County, Minnesota, to parents, Clifford and Clarice (Gilbertson) Olson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church.  David attended grade school at District 85 in West Bank Township and then attended Appleton High School, where he graduated, Class of 1958.  On August 3, 1963, he was united in marriage to Karin Louise Nash at Jevnaker Lutheran Church.  This union was blessed with over 58 years together and four children: Thomas, Michelle, Drew, and Heather Jo.

David was a farmer.  It was not only his life’s work, but it was also his hobby…David loved to farm!  He enjoyed working in the field (especially combining in the fall), tending to his livestock over the years (but maybe not so much the chickens!), and taking care of the farm site.  David was mechanically inclined, so even the “fixing” was usually something that he enjoyed.

David   was a life-long member of Big Bend Lutheran Church, where he had served on the Cemetery Board.  In earlier years he also served on the Elevator Board and the Chippewa County Zoning Commission.  He liked to hunt deer and to go fishing, to be by his cows and cats, to ride horse, and to eat Potato Klub and Lefsa.  Most of all David loved his family and cherished the time that they spent together, especially time with his grandchildren.

David passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital.  He attained 81 years, 4 months, and 28 days of age.  David is survived by his wife, Karin Olson of rural Milan; children: Thomas (Rebecca) Olson of Milan, Michelle (Waine Krause) Ochsendorf of Clear Lake, SD, Drew (Kimberly) Olson of Huron, SD, and Heather Jo (Wade Yager) of Van Meter, IA; 8 grandchildren: Christa (Jason) Onnen, Kelsey Jo Hall, Tanner (Teya) Olson, Cody (Trisha) Olson, Seth (Katie) Olson, Lane Olson, Ty Olson, and Gage Olson; 10 great-grandchildren and number 11 due today!; sister, Delores Syverson of Starbuck; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Synnove) Nash of Montevideo; sister-in-law, Becky (Nick) Kostiuk of Grand Rapids; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Clarice Olson; parents-in-law, Milo and Doris Nash; brother-in-law, Sherman Syverson; sister-in-law, Andrea (David) Sandven; and nephews: Jon Nash and Aaron Sandven.

Blessed be the memory of David Clifford Olson.