Donald E. Olson

Donald E. Olson

Aug. 2, 1935 – April 14, 2017

Donald Eugene Olson was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Milford and passed away April 14, 2017, in Milford at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 12 days. Donald was the son of Paul Alfred and Martha (Nelsen) Olson. He graduated from Milford High School in 1952 and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for one year.

Donald was united in marriage to Ardyce Jean Abel on March 17, 1955, in Seward. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Debera, Bruce, Beth, Shelly and Cheryl. Don was a dairyman and farmer near Milford all his life until moving in 1993 to Seward. Don was a member of the Holstein Dairy Association. He enjoyed bowling and raising roses and was an avid Nebraska sports fan.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha Olson; sister, Marcia Chu; and granddaughter, Kyllie Pfenning.

Survivors cherishing Don’s life include his wife, Ardie of Seward; children and their spouses, Debera and Ray Pfenning of Grand Island, Bruce and Pat Olson of Waco, Beth and David VoKoun of Hallam, Shelly Olson of Seward and Cheryl and John Gaskins of Seward; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Zabka Funeral Home in Seward, with the Rev. Tim Springer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to HoriSun Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.