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Richard Olsen Obituary

Olsen, Richard F. husband of the late Mary (nee Tietz), loving father of Debbie (Mark) Schwarz, Donna (Ted) Ptaszynski, Richard (Cheryl) and Dawn (Jerry Feaster), devoted grandfather of nine, loving son of Eleanor Robles and the late Raymond Olsen, dear brother of Barbara (Jimmy) Rodriguez, Leroy (Glenda), Linda (Al) Lopez, Kathy (the late Tom) Lopez, Daniel (Helen) and the late Michael, dear uncle to many. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, 10 a.m., at Gogolinski-Trofimuk Funeral Home, 1850 N. Wood St., corner of Cortland, Pastor James Kellerman officiating. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, cards of sympathy will be appreciated. 773-486-0258.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2004.

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Linda Lopez

December 10, 2022

Hey There Brother
Hope you are RIP with the family. Still Love and Miss you.
Love Sister Linda

Linda Lopez

December 10, 2021

Hey Brother Miss you and Love You Always
Your Lottery Buddy
Linda

Linda Lopez

December 9, 2020

Miss my lottery brother, Rest in peace. Love and miss you always. Love You Sis Linda

Linda Lopez

December 19, 2004

To Debbie,Donna,Rich,Dawn

Rich and I were brother and sister but we were also good friends. I will miss him greatly. I hope he finds all his riche's (Lottery) in heaven. He is gone but will never be forgotten.

Love And Prayers

Linda (Lottery Partner)

Robert & Joyce Goode

December 15, 2004

To The Olsen Family,



Our condolences on the death of your Father, we're all saddened by your loss.



The Goode Family

Barbara Rodriguez

December 15, 2004

Debbie, Donna, Rich, and Dawn,



Rich was a stubborn man had a mind of his own, but I loved him.



Rest in peace my brother

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