William Peter Olson

William “Bill” Olson, 78, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin originally from Chicago, Illinois passed away on March 25, 2025. Bill was born on January 30, 1947 in Chicago, Il, the son of Willard and Sally Olson. He graduated from De La Salle high school in 1965.  Bill was drafted by the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was promoted to an E-5 sergeant.  Bill received a Purple Heart in March 1968. 

On May 6, 1973 Bill married Rosemary Joyce at Nativity of our Lord church in Chicago & they had 3 children. Bill worked many jobs to support his family including 28 years with the Chicago Police Department, with EIS as a trade show carpenter at McCormick Place in Chicago for close to 15 years & more recently 7 years with Premier Bank as a courier. During retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, being outdoors and fishing when he could. 

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary of 51 years, three children: William of Chicago, Kristine of Fort Atkinson and Elizabeth (Stuart)Sigmund of Dousman. Grandchildren: Mary, Therese, Andrew, and Augustin Sigmund. Brother John (Rosina) and Sister Shelley Bostetter, both of Chicago. Brother-in-law to Joan (Fred)Pearson, William (Diane) Joyce, & Patricia (Steve) Flounders. Uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a great friend to many.  Bill was preceded in death by Willard and Sally Olson, William and Rose Joyce, Sara Bostetter, and countless other relatives & friends.

Bill was involved with countless organizations including DAV, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, FOP, VVA, PVA, VFW and many other valued organizations. The Olson family would like to thank the many Caregivers Bill had over the years. 

Bill was a brave man who served his family, his country, and the Chicago Police Department well.  His strong will and loyalty were unmatched, and we will miss him dearly.

A Wisconsin Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm at Nitardy Funeral Home 1008 Madison, Fort Atkinson WI 53538.

An Illinois Visitation will also be held for Bill  on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 3:00-8:00pm at Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th St. Alsip, IL 60453.

Burial with military honors will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St. Alsip, Il 60803