Michael R. Olson

April 12, 1954 - September 23, 2018

Michael R. Olson, 64, passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 23, 2018. My courageous husband took the Lord’s hand and entered a new life, free of scans, appointments, transfusions and chemo. He had battled different cancers for 17 years. Michael was born April 12, 1954, the son of Reuben and Donna (Cookson) Olson in West Allis, WI. His family moved to New Berlin, WI, where Michael made many lifelong friendships. He graduated in 1972 from New Berlin High School, went on to college for a year, when he decided to move to the west coast. He lived in San Diego for several years before moving to Chandler, Arizona, where he managed a deli/bakery for ABCO Supermarkets. After a trip “home” in the summer of 1989, he decided to move back to Wisconsin to find a wife, which proved to be unsuccessful out west. And find a wife he did! Just a few months after moving in with his parents in Neshkoro, he met Michele Witte at a chicken dumpling soup luncheon held at St. Michael’s Church Hall in Berlin. Then, after a year and a half, he married Michele at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on June 1, 1991. Michele and their cat Maya, survive him. Michael worked as a Department Manager for Wal-Mart in Berlin for 22 years, retiring in 2013. He enjoyed hunting and golfing, watching movies and the theater. His taste in music ranged from hard rock to symphony and he loved going to concerts, with Peter Gabriel being his all-time favorite artist. He also enjoyed motorcycling, taking trips with friends across the country or just enjoying an afternoon ride. Michael was a member of Two Oak Golf Course, Wautoma, where he could be found most mornings, enjoying the beginning of a new day. Every day was a beautiful day to Michael, whether it was sunny or rainy. Michael had a zest for life and thru all of his bouts with cancer, always had a PMA (positive mental attitude). His sense of humor was reflected in all aspects of his life, from work to home. It brightened everyone’s day! He taught me to live each day to the fullest and to continue to overcome the hurdles that came our way. He was my strength. A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home in Berlin, from 9 am to 12 noon, with a short service at noon. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service at the Berlin VFW Post, corner of Wisconsin and Memorial Dr., Berlin. To My Knight in Shining Armor…..until we meet again…..Love You, Bye.