Norman James Olson

Norman James Olson, 64, of East Jordan, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

 He was born on March 7, 1961, in Charlevoix, the son of Harold and Janet

(Bennett) Olson. Norm grew up in Florida, moving to East Jordan in 1977 and graduated from East Jordan High School in 1979

 Norman had worked as a pattern maker for the East Jordan Iron Works, nowknown as EJ Group, in East Jordan. He retired in 2023.

 Norm had many interests, but his life always revolved around the three F’s: family, football, and Florida.

  Norm and Debbie shared 44 beautiful years of marriage and built the life of their dreams while raising their kids, traveling and dancing together whenever there was great rock n roll. 

 He was an amazing father and grandfather, who always took the time to make you feel loved and never missed an opportunity to show up as your #1 fan.  

 Norm lived for football season.  Come fall, he kept busy managing his many fantasy teams and keeping up with the latest stats.  NFL or college, it didn’t matter, he watched them all.

 Whether he was barefoot combing Gulf beaches for sharks teeth, or sitting poolside soaking up the sun, Florida is where he was happiest.  

 He is survived by his wife, Deborah “Debbie” Olson of East Jordan; one son,Christopher (Jennifer) Olson of East Jordan; one daughter, Lori (Jon) Crawford of East Jordan; four grandchildren, Alex Crawford of Petoskey, Katelyn Crawford of Gainesville, Florida, Rhyen Olson of East Jordan and Curtis Crawford of East Jordan; his mother, Janet Olson of East Jordan, who died of a broken heart on Thursday, August 28, 2025; one brother, Dale (Debbie) Olson of East Jordan;Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Harold G. Olson; father-in-law William Skrocki; mother-in-law Betty Skrocki; nephew, Tyler Olson; and great niece Brook Skrocki.

 Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan with Rev. Bart A. Adams officiating.

 The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and onThursday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan, MI.  The family was served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc., East Jordan, MI.

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