Ernest “Ernie” Dean Olson (1949 – 2022)

Ernest “Ernie” Dean Olson, 72, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home.

Ernest “Ernie” Dean Olson

Ernie was born on December 31, 1949, in Pittsville, Wisconsin to the late Edward Olson and Ella Enger. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Donna Faye Olson. For the past 20 years, he worked for S.W. Rodgers as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He served in the Army and is a Vietnam War Veteran. Ernie’s love for his family was unconditional. He also enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, and playing poker.

Survivors include his three daughters, Deborah Olson and significant other Tony Salkco, Christy Olson, Melissa Reeder and husband Michael; sister, Betty Krueger and husband Gary; ten grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor, and Mason Olson, Jordan Parker, Gage, and Gavin Frye, Jordan, Aidan and Miranda Price, Renee Reeder and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm at Maddox Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 12 pm at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Stan Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas.

Ernie will be escorted to his final resting place by his five grandsons – Ryan Olson, Gage Frye, Gavin Frye, Aidan Price, Mason Olson, and his nephew- Ronnie Shifflett Jr.