Donita Kay Olson

September 8, 1953 - January 24, 2019

Barneveld – Donita K. Olson, age 65, of Barneveld, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1953 to Marvin and Donna (Yapp) Czerwonka. She graduated from Barneveld High School in 1971 and married the love of her life, Thomas “Ole” Olson on July 11, 1971. She worked at Hi-Point Steakhouse in Ridgeway for 23 years where she was known as “Blondie” and was everyone’s favorite waitress. She also worked at Lands’ End in Dodgeville for 27 years. Donita will be most remembered for her amazing sense of humor and her knack for always being a step ahead of any joke. She could make the best of any situation and always had a smile on her face. Donita loved her cats and going for rides in the Wisconsin countryside. Donita is survived by her husband Ole; her son Joe and her daughter Tab; her mother Donna Czerwonka; her siblings Carla (Doug) Swenson, Jean Ann (Ted) Swenson, Danny (Laura) Czerwonka, Lindsey (Diane) Czerwonka, Kim Engels, Sateash (Jason) Kittleson; her brother-in-law Dick (Louise) Olson and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her Dad Marvin Czerwonka, her Niece Kara Czerwonka, her father-in-law Laverne Olson, and her mother-in-law Babe (Richardson) Olson. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville.