Roger E. Olson

Roger E. Olson, 85, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1939, in the Township of Iola to the late Emil and Gladys (Tubaas) Olson. Roger married Gloria Myers on September 12, 1959, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. She preceded him in death on December 23, 2024.

Roger was employed at Wolding Trucking, Superior Electric, Waupaca Foundry and retired from the Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative after 40+ years of service. In retirement, he worked for Faldet Farms. He and Gloria did many things together; snowmobiling, golfing, traveling, hunting out West just to name a few. He operated a tree trimming business and was a very proud owner and head coach of Rogers Tree Trimmers Ladies softball team, that played in league games at Taylor Field in the 1980's. Roger enjoyed life and helping people. It was not uncommon to see him lend a hand to local civic organizations that had special projects; Iola Car Show, Norseman Hill, Glacier Wood Golf Club, Scandinavia Booster Club-Corn Roast and many more. He also cut grass for many people in the area and would often be seen hauling his John Deere lawn mower in his trailer; behind his red Chevy blazer.

Roger is survived by his children: Scott (Sheila) Olson, Shelly (Jim) Vollmer and Sherri Floistad; grandchildren: Tanner (Sophia) Olson, Samantha (Thomas) Wilz, Nathan Domask, Dexter Domask, Kuhrtis (Mariah) Floistad and Meranda Floistad; great grandchildren: Ruth, Zayden, Leland, Finley, Gannyn and Lyle; brother, Lavern Olson; niece, Debbie; nephews: Robert, Doug and Bruce; sisters-in-law: Roberta Frankow, and Connie (Vern) Wendt; brothers-in-law: Glenn (Linda) Myers and Herbert (Ronda) Myers, along with nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; parents; son-in law, Harold Floistad; sister, Beverly Olson; sisters-in-law: Kristine Shambeau and Nancy Olson; brothers-in-law: Robert Alan Myers and James Frankow.

The Funeral Service for Roger will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd, 11:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Iola with Reverend Gail Kenny officiating assisted by Reverend Dale Wilson. Visitations will be held at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola on Tuesday, April 1st from 4-7 PM and at the church on Wednesday, April 2nd from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Interment will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery.