Charles "Chip" J. Olson

Charles J. “Chip” Olson, age 50, of Pierre, SD, formerly of Garretson, SD, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Avantara Redfield Home in Redfield, SD.

A memorial visitation will take place from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD.  Private family burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Garretson.

Charles J. “Chip” Olson was born August 5, 1971, in Sioux Falls, SD to Carroll and Judith (Erickson) Olson.  Chip was raised in Garretson.  In his younger years he was a rambunctious child always getting into trouble with his friends. While in Garretson and then Sioux Falls, he worked at various automotive places such as Nordstrom and Exhaust Pros.

In 1997, Chip moved to Pierre, SD where he married his high school sweet heart Michelle Olson. Together they had two children: Billie and Joey. While in Pierre, he worked at TMA and other automotive businesses. Later on, he married his second wife Elizabeth. From this union, Chip’s third child, CJ was born.  He and Elizabeth started a DJ business providing music and entertainment for many occasions such as karaoke, weddings, and one of his favorites: the Old Settlers Days.   Chip loved to play pool and darts and spend time with his friends.  His favorite past time was working on 60’s and 70’s model year muscle cars. Chip enjoyed any chance to help his friends and family with projects; he didn’t care what they were.

Chip’s family will hold many fond memories of their time spent together.  His life was cut much too short on Tuesday, Nov. 30 ^th after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his daughter, Billie (Zane Sherwood) Olson; sons, Joseph (Lexus Boe) Olson and C.J. Olson all of Pierre, SD; grandchildren, Allister Sherwood, Daylen Olson, and Adrien Olson; sister, Carol Lee (David) Ames of Pierre, SD; nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Chip was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Judith Olson; his grandparents, and aunts and uncles.