Wayne F. Olson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 15, 2026, at the age of 83, Wayne F. Olson (Eden Prairie, Minnesota) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne F. Olson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edith Olson and William "Roscoe" Olson; and his brother William "Bill" Olson, Jr. (Nancy). He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Petry; his daughters, Jennifer Hawley (Ross) and Sarah Wergeland (Kevin); and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, Corinne, Samuel, William, Aaron and Owen. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center (https://www.givemn.org), a special place of peace and reflection where Wayne and Phyllis made retreats and volunteered. To donate online click the following link https://www.givemn.org.
