Donna Olson

Madison – Donna M. (Dittmer) Olson, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, at her home, Oakwood Village in Madison. She was born May 18, 1938, in Evanston, Illinois to parents Fred and Florence (Kleina) Dittmer.

Donna graduated from Antioch High School in 1956. She married John Stewart Olson in September of 1961, and they lived on the family farm in Bristol, Wisconsin for over 30 years. At the age of 25, Donna suffered a stroke, but overcame most challenges. She enjoyed her positions at North Shore Gas Company, Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, Oriole Springs Orchard, and Copps Grocery (Pick n’ Save). Donna was very social and outgoing. She belonged to the Madtown Talls Club, loved to play cards, and complete puzzles at Oakwood. She loved traveling and was able to travel all around the world. She always appreciated her various antiques and Cadillacs. She loved spending time with her family and cherished making Christmas memories.

Donna is survived by her children, Greta Foor (Mark Cooperrider) and Jon Olson (Kelly Andersson); grandchildren, Carly Kreuger (Asa), Dalton Foor, Hannah Cooperrider (Austin Goelzer), Bryce Cooperrider (Annika VonRossum), Olivia Cooperrider (Kyle Lee); Emily (Dean) Raupp, Jason Olson (Lilly Capozzi); and great grandson, Lucas Raupp; brothers Richard “Dick” Dittmer and Jerald “Jerry” Dittmer; stepson, R. Casey (Margaret) Olson; step grandchildren, Morgan Olson and D. Chase Olson; she is further survived by various nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart who passed away on October 20, 1992, and her parents.

A special thank you to the staff at Oakwood Village West for their care of Donna.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oakwood Village West.

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