David “Oly” L. Olson, 64, of Harpers Ferry died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home. Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 3 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
David Lloyd Olson was born August 29, 1953 in Waukon, the son of Lloyd and Ruby (Uren) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1971 and attended tech school in Des Moines.
August 7, 1976 he married Veronica Hill at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church. Dave worked at Jim's DX and for Cooney's Construction, both in Waukon, before he went to work for J.B. Holland Construction in Decorah, where he was a diesel mechanic and equipment operator for over 25 years.