Jerry Olson, 82, of Sandwich passed away surrounded by his loving family at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born on August 2, 1936 to Russell and Lucille (Canham) Olson in Aurora, IL. Jerry married Dova Jacobs, on January 29, 1960. They spent the next 58 years happily married, raising their 3 daughters, and spent many winters in Ft. Myers Beach. His greatest love was his family, friends, and the Chicago Bears. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Sandwich Moose Lodge, and The American Legion. He spent his career working in Sandwich in the grocery business at Parks Bros and Art’s Super Mart. Jerry was a friend to many and always had a smile on his face.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dova, his three daughters: Traci (Dan) Grandgeorge of Somonauk, Diane (Kent) Janssen of Sandwich, and Jeri (Steve) Schweikert of Yorkville; seven Grandchildren Matt (Lisa) Grandgeorge, Jaci (Katie) Grandgeorge, Lauren Janssen, Nichole Janssen, Morgan Janssen, Ben Schweikert and Caroline Schweikert; three great grandchildren Londyn, Phoenix and Remington; his sister Karen (Bill) Fuchs of Punta Gorda, FL; brother in law Steve (Peggy) Morton. Sister in law Carrol Olson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law Faith Brady Olson, sister in law Vicky Morton and twin brother Thomas “Gene” Olson.
Visitation will take place at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich on Thursday, January 31 from 4 - 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich on Friday, February 1 at 10:00 am. With Rev. Bernie Sehr officiating. Internment immediately following the Mass at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Sandwich.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.lbda.org/donate or St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dova, his three daughters: Traci (Dan) Grandgeorge of Somonauk, Diane (Kent) Janssen of Sandwich, and Jeri (Steve) Schweikert of Yorkville; seven Grandchildren Matt (Lisa) Grandgeorge, Jaci (Katie) Grandgeorge, Lauren Janssen, Nichole Janssen, Morgan Janssen, Ben Schweikert and Caroline Schweikert; three great grandchildren Londyn, Phoenix and Remington; his sister Karen (Bill) Fuchs of Punta Gorda, FL; brother in law Steve (Peggy) Morton. Sister in law Carrol Olson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law Faith Brady Olson, sister in law Vicky Morton and twin brother Thomas “Gene” Olson.
Visitation will take place at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich on Thursday, January 31 from 4 - 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich on Friday, February 1 at 10:00 am. With Rev. Bernie Sehr officiating. Internment immediately following the Mass at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Sandwich.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.lbda.org/donate or St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165
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