Joseph Arthur Olson Sr.

On the morning of May 24, 2019, Joseph A Olson, Sr. of Chantilly, Virginia passed away at the age of 80. He was born July 9, 1938 to the late Arthur and Hazel Olson in Superior, Wisconsin. He joined the Air Force at the age of 18, followed by a 36 year career at The Department of Veteran Affairs. In 1964 he ran off to Vegas with the love of his life, Zoi, where they eloped, and spent the next 46 years together. They raised two children, Joey and Lori. A huge introvert, he would come out of his shell if he saw anyone that had been in the Air Force, had a Labrador Retriever or was a Green Bay Packers fan (Go Pack!). He also loved telling stories of when he was in the Air Force to his kids, even if they had heard them a hundred times. Preceding him in death are his wife, Zoi, and his sister and brother in law, Marlene and Bob Stroozas. Surviving him in death are his children, Joey Olson of Chantilly, VA and Lori (Sandi) Olson-Severi of Alexandria, VA; his brother-in-law, Nick (Anna) Kelesides; sister-in-laws Mary McNeil and Niki Komninos; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pets for Vets, Washington D.C. Chapter.