Andrew Peter Olson

Andrew Peter Olson, 84, of Thomson, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Addington Place, in Clinton, IA. He was born on October 27, 1941, in Mauston, WI, the son of Max and Mildred (Meng) Olson. Graduated from Mauston High School, Class of 1959. He married Pamela Scott on April 3, 1993, in Byron, IL. Andrew was an over the road truck driver starting with Briggs Trucking in Rockford, IL, and later retired from Holland America in 1999. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 325. Andrew loved traveling all over the world with his wife Pam. They enjoyed camping in their motor home and wintered in Florida for many years. He was an avid boater and sang in the Rockford Barber Shoppers. Andrew is survived by his wife, Pam; children, Charlene Rieffer of Machesney Park, IL, Michelle McKee of Loves Park, IL, Yvonne DeLaPaz and Andrew Scott Olson, both of Rockford, IL; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; stepson, Ryan (Cindy) Ellett of Savanna, IL; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy Robert; granddaughter, Laci; and three brothers.

Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL, with a memorial visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. Cremation rites were accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.