Born on July 7th, 1948, Rich was raised in Montebello, CA by his parents Ole and Pinkie Olson. He graduated from Montebello HS in 1966; he earned his BS degree in Physical Education from Washington State University in 1971 while leading the Cougars to numerous victories as their QB. in 2005, he was inducted into the Montebello HS Athletic Hall of Fame.
Rich began teaching and coaching football in 1971. He spent over 40 years coaching football developing players at all levels of the game; high school, collegiate and the National Football League.
In 1979, he married the love of his life, Cynthia Love. In 1983, their cherished daughter Kasey was born. Rich truly enjoyed and valued the time he spent with his family and friends. He was always the life of the party.
Rich is survived by his loving wife Cindy, daughter and son-in-law Kasey and Bryan Hutchinson; his mother Thelma "Pinkie" Olson; his sister and brother-in-law Lynda and Dick Pavlat; and many beloved family and friends.
Rich was preceded in death by his father, Leonard "Ole" Olson.
There will not be a public memorial service.
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