Dwight Olson

Dwight Iver Olson, age 66 of Thompson, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN after a courageous battle with oral cancer. Upon his wishes he was cremated, and a Memorial Benefit will be held from 1 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and will be used to set up a scholarship fund.

Dwight was born in Albert Lea, MN, on November 17, 1955 to Raymond & Marian (Pat) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church outside of Thompson. Dwight attended and graduated from Thompson Community School in 1974 as the class valedictorian. He was a National Honor Society member, FFA member, and active in numerous school activities. Football was a very important part of his school life and even after being out of school, teaching others the aspects of the game and being a role model to them was just as important.

Dwight was a family man with family being the most important thing to him. He was always there for anyone that needed help with anything. He had a passion for farming and enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, and passing that love along to the younger generation.

Dwight married “Marcia” Kim Floy of Thornton on September 14, 1974. From their union they had a daughter, Heather, and a son, Nicholas.

Dwight was active over the years in many different organizations: Farm Bureau, Winnebago County Fair board, Pork Producers, Pony of Americas Club, and Lime Creek Buck Skinners (Black Powder). Over the years, Dwight was a bowler, took karate lessons and also dance lessons.

He is survived by his wife, Kim, of rural Thompson; daughter, Heather (Keith) Eilering; son, Nicholas (Tiffany) Olson; grandchildren, Katie (Tonnes) Thorland, Justin Hassebroek, Kevin Hassebroek, Aubrey Olson, and Ethan Olson; mother, Marian (Pat) Olson; brothers, Randy (Naomi) Olson and Tim (Julie) Olson; sisters, Cynthia (Bob) Olsen and Colette (Steve) Reimann; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dwight was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Olson; father-in-law, Marius Floy; grandparents, Oscar and Ida Olson, and Edward and Evelyn Hunt; great grandson, Henry Thorland; and nephew, Josh Olson.

Schott Funeral Home in Forest City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.schottfuneralhomes.com