Gregory Charles “Oly” Olson, 64 of Eldorado, Iowa passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his home. He was born February 1, 1960 in West Union, Iowa to Charles and Edith (Weiland) Olson. Oly attended North Fayette High School and worked for Streif Farms, drove semi, he helped out his brother Larry “Tree” with Olson Construction, worked for Fayette County, and was employed at Croell Redi Mix for 27 years.
Oly loved fishing and deer hunting and for many years he hosted “Deer Camp” at his garage/man cave where family and friends often gathered. Oly was a thirty-four year bachelor until he settled down and married Cheryl (Langerman) Miller on April 30, 1994. He became an instant father of two, with a grandson on the way. He loved his girls!
Oly was an excellent father figure to his daughters, Carie Gorman and Amy Daly. He was a very proud grandpa and a mentor for his four grandchildren, Dillon, Morgen, Lily and Jim.
Surviving Oly are his wife, Cheryl Olson; daughters, Carie (Mike) Gorman of New Hampton and their children, Dillon Kuennen of Fredericksburg, Morgen Kuennen of Des Moines, Zach (Amanda) their son Beckham Gorman of Iowa City, Tyler (Abby) Gorman of West Des Moines, Ryan Gorman of Iowa City, and Conner Gorman of Ames and Amy Daly of Dubuque and her children Lily Jacobson and James Daly; his brother, Larry (Brenda) Olson of Eldorado and their children Danny (Josh) Olson of Waukon and Dean Olson of Anamosa; sister, Joan (Ron) Schroeder of Auburn and their children, Jeremy Olson, Amber Einck, Corey Schroeder, Kirstie Julian, and their spouses and children; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry Langerman, Eddie Langerman, Brenda (Arnie) Stockdale and Rudy (Rich) Brereton and many great friends and other relatives.
Oly was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edith Olson; sister, Verla O’Shaughnessy; mother-in-law and father-in -law, Larry and Sandy Langerman; brother-in-law, Duane Langerman and many friends and other relatives.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at West Union Event Center in West Union, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa with Rev. Terry Landsgaard as the officiant.
Inurnment will be at West Union City Cemetery, West Union, Iowa at a later date.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.