Bryan Elmer Olson

Bryan Elmer Olson, 78, of Medford, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Elmer and Pearl Olson in Ogema, WI on November 4, 1943. He married Patricia Lee-Olson and together they had two sons, Chad and ­­Clyde.

Bryan worked as an auto body manager for most of his adult life. He loved working and hunting the family land in Ogema, WI. He had a passion for gardening and sharing his yield with friends and family. Bryan will be remembered for being an amazing grandfather to his three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bryan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Lee-Olson; son, Chad (Melane); grandchildren, Samantha (Adam) Bednarski, Caley (Travis) Kosanke, and Connor; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Abel Bednarski, Kelsea Kosanke; brothers, Leland and Alan; sisters, Florence (Danny) Makovsky, Colleen (Bill) Hartwell, Jeanette (Manny) Bolz; and many other friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Clyde; and his parents.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heindl Funeral Home, 761 South St, Prentice, WI 54556.

Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family.