Dennis Floyd Olson

Dennis F. Olson, 69, of Kingsford passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his camp. Dennis was born April 25, 1953, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Floyd and Marian (Despins) Olson. After graduating from Kingsford High School, Class of 1971, he earned his Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech University. On June 30, 1973, he married Sally McGuire at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Dennis worked for WE Energies for 40 years, mainly as a Hydroelectric Project Manager, retiring in 2013. He coached little league and soccer and never missed one of his boys or grandkids sporting events. A devoted Flivver Fan, he was a long-time member of the KHS Booster Club and was named Booster of the Year in 1994. He was also a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to camp, and cutting wood. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Dennis is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally; two sons, Jeff (Erika) Olson of Appleton and Brian (Kristi) Olson of Norway Twp.; a brother, Ronald (Rita) Olson of South Bend, IN; his mother-in-law, Marcella McGuire; four brothers-in-law, Paul (Joan) McGuire, Rick (Cathy) McGuire, Scott (Kerry) McGuire, and Tim (Kae) McGuire; his grandchildren, Isaac, Cassie, and Anika; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Jake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd & Marian, and his father-in-law, Maynard McGuire. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, November 21st at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 22nd at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Msgr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dennis’s memory may be made to the Kingsford High School Athletic Booster Club. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dennis Olson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Dennis Floyd Olson

April 25, 1953 - November 16, 2022