Obituaries

Warren G. Olsen, age 89, passed away at his home on November 15, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. on December 10th, 1934. Warren grew up in Chicago where he attended Carl Schurz high school in Chicago IL Where he met his high school sweetheart and love of his life Mary Ann, and they were married on August 27, 1955, and were married 69 years.

He went to college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He became an architect and ultimately ended up working at Marshall Erdman and associates for 36 years in Madison WI., where he advanced to vice president of the design department. If you were to ask him, he would tell you he had the most talented people working for him. He truly respected and loved all his people. Warren's nickname was known as "The Wizard". He had parties and gatherings for his people to keep morals high, plus everyone enjoyed them very much. He was known mostly for his golf outings, where the golf carts were decorated, and costumes were also worn. Everyone enjoyed that event. He made many lifelong friends at Erdman's. Friends from Erdman's even gather to this day once a month for lunch or dinner.

Warren is survived by his wife Mary Ann Olsen; daughter Sue Ann (Michael) Schley; sister Marilyn Kelliher; brother in-law Al (Iris)Walton; grandsons Kristepher (Christina) Olsen and Paul Olsen Jr.; great grandchildren Kristepher Olsen Jr. and Christian Olsen; daughter-in-law and mother to his grandsons Leslie Lien Olsen Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth (Lovegren) Olsen and Thor Olsen; his son Paul Olsen Sr., and sister-in-law Elise Mae (Chuck) Cook.

Besides being architect he was a very talented artist. He loved golfing, everything Disney and Disney world. His favorite Disney movie was Pinocchio. He loved vacationing in the islands, especially Jamaica.

A special thank you for the support and love you gave to Warren, Linda and Dave Wirth and to all the caregivers: Michelle, Stephanie, Morgan, Kim, Rekia, Nancy, Regina, Stacy, Suzie, God Bless you ALL.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.