Ervan Olson

Ervan T. Olson, age 83 of Westby, died Thursday, March 3, 2016. Ervan T. Olson, age 83 of Westby, died Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1932 in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin to Oden Bernharo and Clara Louise (Nundahl) Olson. On July 7, 1951 he was united in marriage to Joann Matson in Viroqua, Wis. Ervan and Joann lived in Beloit and for three years he worked at Beloit Corp. and then for the next 27 years at the South Beloit Foundry. After retirement Ervan and Joann moved to Westby. His hobbies included: playing euchre, rooting for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. He loved to garden and feed his birds. Ervan could often be found working in his garage. He is survived by five children: Pauline (Gary) Bauer of Beloit, Stephen Olson of Readstown, Julie Olson of Middleton, Dennis Olson of Readstown, Carol (CJ) Jordan of Readstown; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; two brothers: Orlan Olson and Clifford Olson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joann on November 6, 2002; his siblings: Benetta, Selma, Helen, Agnes, Anna, Mildred, Robert and Clifford who died in childhood; daughter-in-law, Babette; and his beloved dog "Bear". Blessed be our memory of Ervan T. Olson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at noon at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Julie Wollman will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at church one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.