Dennis Olson

Birth date: Feb 17, 1947 Death date: May 30, 2022

AMES - Dennis G. Olson, passed away on May 30, 2022, at Israel Family Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. A private service is planned for a later date. Dennis earned his PhD in Animal Science from Iowa State University Read Obituary

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Gene Rouse

215w ago

Dennis was a great ISU meat science staff member. I worked with Dennis as a graduate student and then later as a fellow faculty member in the animal science department. He was always easy to work with, had a great sense of humor, and had good research ideas with regard to research on most any topic. He would always listen and give you well thought out advice.
He was also a good Cyclone enthusiast. We used to sit fairly close to him and would talk to him a half time....maybe if he had been the coach, we would have won more games! He would have made the players enthusiastic.
RIP, Dennis, it was a great honor to work with at ISU and to have you as a friend.

John Marcy

216w ago

I was a non-traditional student returning to school after 6 years in industry for my MS & Ph.D. in Food Technology with Allen Kraft but Denny was always on my committee and was as much as an advisor as a friend (he was only 5 years older). He has a wonderful zest for life and I have many memories of him. I share your sorrow and I like the photo that I am looking at with that smile on his face.

Mike And Gina Holtzbauer

216w ago

Myself and Gina send our sympathies to Jane and family on the passing of Denny. He was my mentor and boss for over 20 years. He was caring and always wanted the best for his students, staff and colleagues. I will always remember his sincerity and up beat personality. Rest in peace Denny.

Mike & Gina Holtzbauer

Sue And Greg Lamont

216w ago

Greg and I extend our condolences to Jane, Jon and the whole family. I remember Denny's many contributions to the department and ISU, and through those to the whole meat industry. On a personal level, he was very supportive of me as a new faculty member, which I greatly appreciated. I'll never forget the fun of being on the Food Tech bowling team with him -- our team scores were not very high, but we all had a great time together!

Emmett And Mary Stevermer

217w ago

We are so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was such a fun fellow. We will keep all of the Olson family in our prayers. With sympathy, Emmett and Mary Stevermer

Max Rothschild

217w ago

Denny joined the faculty the same year I did. He was easy to work with and always supportive of new ideas. For years we saw him and Jane at ISU basketball games. He had an infectious smile and he will be missed. May his memory be a blessing.

Don Wilson

217w ago

I’m very sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing, and I offer my sympathies to Jane and the entire Olson family. Dennis was a great contributor to society and was a brilliant scientist. He and I were FarmHouse fraternity brothers, and I have always considered him a close friend. He will be missed by everyone.
Don Wilson

Bob Hanson

217w ago

When people asked me who my major professor was at Iowa State, I was proud to tell them, “Dr Olson.” He guided so many of us through graduate school — found funding for our projects, gave thoughtful insight on experimental design, deftly directed us to the right statistics and, with his mischievous smile and quick laugh, made sure we didn’t take any of it too seriously. Much love and appreciation for Dr O, it’s so sad to see him go. All our best and kindest thoughts to Jane, Jon, and family. Much love, Bob and Wendy Hanson

Ron Olson

217w ago

Denny will be missed by many for his achievements and more so the friendship he provided to all who had the opportunity to spend time with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jane and the extended family. From a fellow FH classmate. Ron and Lynn.

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