Ron Olsen

November 29, 2013
Ron Olsen

Ron Olsen, 56, passed away on November 29, 2013 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Ron graduated from Cox HS in Virginia Beach in 1975 and was sworn into the US Navy by his father that August. He volunteered for many years with the Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue Squad (Ocean Park) providing emergency services and rescue diving. He later became a professional Certified Nursing Assistant. Ron enjoyed working on cars, playing with his pets and blogging about military history.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Shirley Olsen. Ron is survived by his best half, Joyce Wynne; sister, Kathleen Olsen; brother, Robert Olsen; two nephews, Andrew and Daniel Olsen.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 2:00 pm at Bucktrout Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm. A graveside service will be held at the Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka, CA at a later date.


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  • December 02, 2013
    Stalwart says:
    Fair winds & following seas.

  • December 02, 2013
    Greg says:
    For the short time I met you, Ron, you made an impression as one hell of a shipmate. I'm sorry we couldn't get to know I another better because we shared some great memories during service in the Navy.

  • December 21, 2013
    David Butson (ChiefB) says:
    I knew Ron through a USAF forum and was saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace Ron, we hardly knew ye. My condolences to his family and friends. Dave

  • December 01, 2013
    Robert F. Dorr says:
    I know Ron mostly from his love of life, his steadfast refusal to take things unduly seriously, and his unique sense of humor. He was a small part of my life and I'm better for it.

  • December 01, 2013
    Steven "Tak" Mayne says:
    I will miss you Ron and treasure the times we shared. I am a better man for knowing you. I will forever hold you in my prayers. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" brother.