John “Buzzy” C. Olsen, 69, Gillett, died on April 4, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on Oct. 22, 1945, to John and Ruth (Dickson) Olsen in the town of Lessor.
John attended Gillett High School, graduating in 1964. John and Mary (Westenberger) were united in marriage at St. John’s Catholic Church on Oct. 25, 1963. She preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2015.
John was a member of the Underhill Town Board, serving as supervisor for many years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz, a firefighter for over 20 years, serving as chief at one time, and a Gillett Jaycee. He enjoyed collecting and restoring old cars — he could get any engine running, fishing and gardening, sharing his plentiful harvest with everyone. John liked spending time at the family cabin in Townsend. He enjoyed cutting firewood and making maple syrup in the family woods.
John is survived by his children, Lori (Rick) Martineau, of Stevens Point, David Olsen, of Gillett, Lisa (Bruce) Hanneman, of Gillett, Richard (Kelly Weber) Olsen, of Appleton, Kristen (Ahren) Telford, of Suring; six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Michael, Keith (Angel) Martineau, Kaytlyn Cassels-Hanneman, James and Jesse Telford; sisters, Barbara (Fred) Pahl, Beverly (Gene) Colangelo and Karmen Olsen. He is also survived by sister-in-law Janet (Donald) Moser, of Gillett; brother-in-law Guy Krueger, of Mesa, Arizona; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son, James John Olsen; sister, Joanie Krueger.
Visitation will be held at Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, on Wednesday, April 8, from 2-6 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, April 9, at Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz, with the Rev. Michael Paholke officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Hintz.
Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, is assisting the family of John “Buzzy” Olsen.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.kuehlfuneralhome.com.
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