Steve R. "Big O" Olson

Steven R. "Big O" Olson, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Coryell City with Rev. Christopher Richmann Ph.D officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Steve was born on October 2, 1954, in Clifton, Texas, to Jeff and Dorothy (Payne) Olson.

Steve married his beloved wife, Helen Gaskamp, on September 1, 1973, at St. John Lutheran Church in Coryell City, marking the beginning of a devoted and loving union. Together, they raised two sons, Chad and Tony Olson, who brought immense joy to his life along with their spouses, Sarah and Kristi.

Steve was baptized in the summer of 1966 at 1st Baptist Church in Laguna Park and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church on June 20, 1976.

Steve is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Chad (Sarah) Olson and Tony (Kristi) Olson; Big Dad’s grandchildren, Lindsey (Dyllon) Chandler, Kandra, Mitchell, Maximus, Marli, Knox, Lexi, Camryn, and Ethan Olson; sister, Cindy Rinquist and her daughter Laurie (Dan) Ross; and brother, Mike Olson.

Special Thanks to our church family and friends, Sunset Hospice: Larissa, Kim, and Geneva.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund at 10801 FM 929, Gatesville, TX 76528.