OLSON, Evan Thomas (1996-2020)
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Evan Olson Obituary
Waunakee, WI - WAUNAKEE - Evan Thomas Olson, age 24, went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Evan was born on July 14, 1996 in Madison, WI to Eric and Juliana Olson. He graduated from Waunakee High School in 2015 where he played football and hockey. After graduation he attended St. John's University where he was active in the ROTC program and joined the Army National Guard. Later he transferred to UW Oshkosh briefly before being deployed to Afghanistan with his unit, C Company (Blacksheep Platoon) of the 2-127 Infantry Battalion [….]
Evan is survived by his parents; siblings, Gabriel, Elise, and Isaiah; grandmother, Catherine. He is further survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry (Margaret) Birkes and Robert E. Olson; and his Aunt Jenny who always held a special place in his heart [….]
Evan Olson Obituary (2020) - Waunakee, WI - The Tribune Enterprise
He was the son of Eric James OLSON b 1961 son of Robert E OLSON (d 2015) and (m 1951) Catherine Therese (1929-2026) da of Glenmore Rodney STYLE (1887-1971) scion of the Style baronets (E 1627) being descended from the 3rd son of the 9th Bt, and (m 1913) Mary Margaret nee Tobin (d 1979)
This obit has some reminiscences from his Army comrades: