In the early morning of April 1, 2024, Eric Michael Olson passed away after a 13-year battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

Eric was born to Orville and Sally (Smith) in Racine, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Jerome I Case High School. He married his wife Patricia (Zurawski) in 1983 and they had 3 children together. Eric retired from Case IH in 2014.

Eric was an avid hunter and fisherman, who enjoyed spending his time at his property in New Chester, WI. He loved riding his Harley with his wife, son-in-law, and friends. He also enjoyed spending his winters at his property in Brooksville, FL and had many friends there.  Mostly, Eric enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Eric is preceded in death by his father, Orville Olson and Mother, Sally (Smith) Olson. His brothers Todd Olson, Robert Olson, and his sister Kimberly Janicek (Olson).

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Olson (Zurawski) and their children. Nichole (Robert) Hovland of Kenosha, Eric Jr. (Jennifer) Olson of Mt. Pleasant and Amber Olson of Sturtevant, WI. Nothing brought more joy than his six grandchildren: Kyler, Marleigh, Adrianna, Marika, Memphis, and Charlee. He is also survived by his brothers Martin (Alice) Olson of Kansasville, WI and Mark Olson of Racine, WI. Also, his sisters Kathy Schmidt of Racine, WI, Kris (Jim) Skowronski of Franksville, WI and Karen Montgomery of Warner Robins, GA.  Along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and his long-time childhood friends Tom (Sue) Paulson of Caledonia, WI and Roger (Beth) Mayer of Casa Grande, AZ.

His family would like to acknowledge and thank Horizon Hospice staff for being there for the family during Eric's last days.

A celebration of life is being held May 19, 2024, at:

1175 Sports Park & Eatery

22840 Durand Ave.

Kansasville, WI

Starting at 12pm.