Kenneth E. Olson, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of River Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1935 in Iola to Oliver and Norma (Engebretson) Olson. Kenneth married LaDonna (Lewis) Olson on July 22, 1963. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2012.

Ken graduated from the Iola High School in 1953. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. Ken graduated U-W River Falls in 1964. He worked as a chemist for the State of Minnesota and 3M Company. Later, Ken graduated from Northwestern Chiropractic College in 1977 and practiced in the River Falls area and Green Bay for over 20 years. He retired to Iola in 2006.

Ken is survived by his Nephews: Philip (Patricia) Holman, Curtis (Patricia) Holman, Emery (Sally) Olson along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by wife LaDonna Olson; father, Oliver Olson; mother, Norma (Engebretson) Olson, Son: Paul Olson, Sister: Helen Holman, and Brothers: Emery Olson, Raymond Olson and very special friend: Janet Mehus.

Services and a Celebration of Life will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, in Iola, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, October 13th. Visitation will be from 9:30 -10:30 AM. A Masonic service will begin at 10:30 AM followed by the Lutheran sserviceat 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served at Silver Lake Bowl following the services.

Interment will be next to LaDonna and Paul, with full Military Rites at the Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls, Wisconsin.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Staff at Iola Living Oaks and St Croix Hospice for the excellent care and compassion provided to Ken while he was a resident.

In lieu of flowers, memorials by check may be given in memory of Ken to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 395 Iola Street, Iola, WI. 54945