Alan Olson Obituary (1952 - 2021) - Pecatonica, Illinois

Alan Olson, 68, of Ridott, IL died peacefully at home at 3:39 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1952 in Rockford, IL the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Dorothy (Walters) Olson. Graduated from Pecatoncia High School class of 1971. Alan married Sherri C. Ketcherside in Russellville, AR on Dec 21, 1974. Alan owned and operated Olson Well and Pump in Pecatonica for many years. During this time he taught tutorials on well drilling. He recently had been working as the buildings and grounds director for the Pecatonica School District. where he kept the everything in tip top shape. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Pecatonica; where he helped with ministries, building project and anything else they needed. Alan liked to design and build houses and enjoyed doing carpentry work. He loved sports; Alan and Randy owned the Rockford Rams during the early 1980's. Survivors include: wife Sherri; daughter Stacy (Nick) Tomman; daughter Jaclyn (Eric) Lambert; grandchildren Bricen, Zachary (Kassidie), Trey, Roxy, Cole, Jack, Noah, Lexi, Ina Babcox, great grandchildren Graham and Quinn; brother Randy (Pam) Olson; sister Sue (Steve) Nelson sister Patty (Rex) Lender; sister Denise (Matt) Storey; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, brother Timothy R. Olson. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am Saturday June 5, 2021 in the First Baptist Church 819 Washington St. Pecatonica, IL with Pastor David Myers officiating. Cremation Rites were Accorded. A memorial visitation will be held at the Church from 9:00 am until time of Ceremony on Saturday June 5, 2021. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church 819 Washington Street Pecatonica, IL 61063 Live Stream Link: https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistpec