David D. Olson

David Duane Olson, age 79 of Milton, Wis., passed away at his home on June 25, 2026. David was born in Janesville on February 12, 1947, the son of Olaf and Darlene (Hanson) Olson. He grew up in Janesville and was a graduate of Janesville High School.

David served in the U.S. Air Force from October 9, 1967, until he was honorably discharged on May 4, 1973. While serving in Germany, he met Waltraud Brigitte “Val” Hupfeld, and they were married on October 18, 1970. Following David’s discharge from the service, the family moved to the United States but returned to Germany in 1977 when David went to work for the United States Government Civil Service. They returned to the United States in 2002 and settled in the Janesville/Milton area.

David is survived by his son, Christopher (Maria) Olson of Louisville, KY; granddaughters, Bianca (Darion) Patton and Alycia (Brad Martino) Olson; great-granddaughter, Brigitte Patton; sister, Linda (Gary) Fisher; nephew, Dan (Trish) Fisher; nieces, Melissa (Calvin) Castleberry, Doris (Dieter) Jank, and Elke (Uwe) Gobel; great-nieces and great nephews. David was preceded in death his wife, Waltraud “Val” Olson who passed away on March 3, 2024. His parents and his sister-in-law, Irmgard Jank, also predeceased him.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville. Rev. James Johnson will officiate. Private burial will be in Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.