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Ronald Olsen Obituary
No service is planned for Ronald Ramon Olsen, 85, Lawrence, KS who died at his home in Lawrence, on May 15 after a battle with cancer. Inurnment will take take place at a later date at Pioneer Cemetery on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence.
He was born on June 9, 1927, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Norma Olsen.
Ron attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he received his BA, MA and PhD in Economics. Ron was a professor of Economics at the University of Kansas for over 38 years.
He married Mildred K. Jorgenson in 1949, and they shared over 63 years of marriage. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Jodde Olsen Lanning, Overland Park, KS and Dana Olsen Forio and husband, Paul Forio, Lawrence, KS and a son, Tod R. Olsen and wife, Karen Olsen of Camarillo, CA; two brothers, Glen Olsen and Thomas Olsen and wife, Carol Olsen, all of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Stacee, Kortnee, Ian, Cale, Kendal and Devin; and eight great grandchildren, Evan, Grant, Jack, Brady, Autumn, Spencer, Aubree and Charlee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nana Rae Olsen.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, 720 Connecticut Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or Grace Hospice Topeka, 3715 SW 29th Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614.
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Juli Viebrock
May 24, 2013
Dear Dana - So sorry to read about your Father's passing. I agree with Suzi, I have so many wonderful memories at the Olsen home. Hope it helps to know that others are holding you close in their thoughts at this time.
Paul Comolli
May 24, 2013
Millie,
I remember you both so well, and it is so sad to hear of Ron's passing. I recall the many parties you both hosted after the undergraduate honors banquets many years ago. Your desserts were a highlight and your home was always warm and inviting and a great place to enjoy casual conversation with faculty colleagues. Other than Yoshi, Ron was my first contact in Lawrence. He was very influential in my coming to KU. I remember him often, his stories about playing golf in the snow, and our conversations about growing a great lawn. Ron did a great job with zoysia, but it neverworked in my lawn. I will miss him greatly.
Paul Comolli
Nancy Rowland
May 20, 2013
Millie & Dana & family: My family is so sad to learn of Ron's passing. We remember that he & Dad were good golfing buddies. Maybe they are together in golf heaven! Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Nancy Rowland & Marge Black & families
Suzi Peerbolte
May 20, 2013
I had forgotten how handsome your dad was, Dana. Beautiful picture of him! Give my love to the whole family. I have so many wonderful memories hanging out at the Olsen home. Let peace replace any sadness in your hearts.
May 19, 2013
We are so very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I know how much my Mom and Dad enjoyed his and Millie's company...especially on bridge night. With deepest sympathy, Jeff and Cindy Goebel
Sheryl Henry
May 19, 2013
Dear Dana and family,
I was sorry to read in the paper about the passing of your father. I send my love to you all at this sad time.
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