Robert Edward Olson

Robert Edward Olson, 98, of Evanston and formerly of Mt. Prospect. Robert was born on August 18, 1921 to the late Algot and late Ella Olson and passed away January 13, 2020. Robert was the beloved husband of Lydia (nee Steigerwaldt) Olson; loving father of Eric and Keith (Anna Marie) Olson and the late Sheryl ; caring grandfather of Benjamin and Jeffrey Olson; Robert was proceeded in death by four siblings.

Robert served in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. After the war, on the GI Bill, he was the first in his family to attend college and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston. During that time he met Lydia, the love of his life, and enjoyed 71 years of marriage.

He worked at U.S. Steel and was a Financial Analyst for United Airlines. He adored being a loving father to their twin sons and “The Best Grandpa” to their twin grandsons. At leisure, he was an avid golfer and bowler and looked forward to all spectator sports and tending to his roses.

He will be greatly missed by longtime friends and family.

Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 12:00pm until time of service 1:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church 675 E. Algonquin Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016. Entombment Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

For more information contact 847-824-5155 or oehlerfuneralhome.com