Richard William Olson Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard William Olson of Waxhaw, North Carolina is shared. Richard, born on July 1, 1945, passed away on June 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard William Olson to pay them a last tribute.
Richard will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Richard by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Richard is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Richard’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl "Red" Olson (Corps) and Marjorie VanLare. He is survived by: his wife Donna M. Olson; his son Kristopher T. Loretz; his daughter-in-law Katie E. Loretz; his grandchildren, Aidan K. Loretz and Juliana M. Loretz; and his siblings, David Olson, Karen Olson, Cheryle Miller and Joan Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation to the Waxhaw Baptist Church Veterans Coffee House. Donations may be made through the church website: https://waxhawbaptist.org.
