Dr. Neil E. Olson, age 91, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Bricelyn, Minnesota, to Gustave and Mildred (Ingalls) Olson.
Dr. Olson attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1953, in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. He went on to attend Logan Chiropractic University in St. Louis for six years. He obtained the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. He practiced in Amery, Rice Lake, and Siren for 41 years.
Dr. Olson was united in marriage to Jeanette Sweitzer on April 12, 1958. Together they raised three sons in Siren.
He was very active in the community, being involved with the Red Cross, first aid instructor, Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club, Siren Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Orange Cemetery Association, church council, Snowmobile Club, several chiropractic associations, career teacher, county coroner, Cub Scout leader, intern teacher, Salvation Army, and singing in three choirs and in the U.S. Army.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and motorcyclist. He and his wife traveled halfway around the world.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette, of 51 years; son, Larye; and parents, Gustave and Mildred Olson.
He is survived by his two sons, Jamie (Gayle) and Gary Olson; a special friend, Gwen; four grandchildren, Jason and Nicholas Olson, Danielle Eckstrom, and Cassie Hulleman; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Celebration of Life gathering will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, Wisconsin. Burial to follow at Orange Cemetery, with Pastor Emily officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster.
