Fred Olson of Huntley, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois following ongoing medical problems. He was 80 years old and lived a full and vibrant life.
Fredric John Olson was born April 14, 1941, son of Nels and Ina Olson. He was the second of three children and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Fred attended O.A. Thorpe, Lane Tech High School, and Triton College.
In 1963, Fred married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Wermich. Together they raised three children in Franklin Park, Illinois: David Olson, Linda Pienschke and Daniel Olson. Fred was the very proud Papa of Corey Olson, Joseph Tanke, Daniel Olson, Jr., Cailyn Pienschke and Michael Pienschke.
Fred was so proud that he served thirty-four years with Franklin Park Fire Department. He started as a paid-on-call firefighter, was promoted through the ranks, and rose to the position of Fire Chief for the last eight years of his career.
In 2000, Fred and Rosemary retired and moved to Del Webb Sun City in Huntley, Illinois, where they made many new friends.
From 2001-2020, Fred served as Trustee, Huntley Fire Protection District, and from 2020-present served as Commissioner, Huntley Fire Protection District. Fred felt extremely privileged to be involved with what he said was the best Fire District in the State of Illinois.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 1-4 pm followed by
prayers and eulogies at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:00 am with a visitation at Church from 9-10 am. St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Nothing but happy memories of Fred.
i am very sorry to hear this i hope the family of retired fire cheif fred olson can get thought this difficult time they are going thought one very nice memory i have of fire cheif olson is i had a bike accident back in 2000 i ran into a parked pickup and the fd transported me to the hospital and upon getting home that day a few days later i got a card in the mail from the fpfd and it was signed by fire chief fred olson you will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary and the entire Olson Family. God Bless!
Linda, I’m am so sorry to hear about your father. He must have been a wonderful man to raise such a a lovely daughter! He added so much to life to achieve such great accomplishments! May God Bless him with His Love!!
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time
My thoughts & prayers are with Rosemary & family. Remembering the good times in Panama City Beach Florida & Fred's delightful company. Many happy memories.
Fred will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Our condolences to the Olson family. May he rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear Fred Olson's passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you Rosemary and family. He is free now and happy in heaven. No more pain, stress and pressure. God loves him and your family. Its been over 20 years since we have known you. He will be missed by Cedar cove friends. May he rest in peace.
Fred was one of a kind. He served as Fire Chief with integrity, The world lost a great person.
So sorry that I am out of town. Please know that you and Fred have always been an inspiration to me and I will miss him very very much
My deepest condolences to everyone. You're all in my thoughts and prayers
Condolences too The Olsen family, he was my first softball coach 15 years ago in Sun City, Will be missed.
Rest in peace Fred. You earned it.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Freds passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Don Berg
so sorry Rosemary
Please accept my sincere condolences on Freds passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Don Berg
We are proud and happy to consider ourselves 2 of his "new friends". May we offer our condolences and prayers to Rosemary and Fred's Family. What guy he was. Softball and any other form of entertainment, Fred was there with Rosemary. DelWebb was lucky when they moved in. Rest in Peace good friend. The Lord has a place for you.