COUNCIL #4849 - CARDINAL BELLARMINE REMEMBERS |
Erik D. Olson, 21, of Aurora passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2020. He was born in Aurora, IL on August 21, 1998 the son of James and Donna (Maloney) Olson. Erik graduated from West Aurora High School in 2016 where he was an active student. He was on the wrestling team and was conference champion both his senior and junior years. After graduation, he attended Marquette University and earned a BS in Business Administration/Finance and Economics. While at Marquette he was again an active student, this time taking on more leadership roles. He was co-president and portfolio manager of the Investment Club, team captain of the Federal Reserve Challenge Team, Vice President of Marquette Economic Association, President of Delta Sigma Pi, and a student analyst at the Applied Investment Management Program. He also found time to volunteer for StreetLife Communities in Milwaukee. Erik was a longtime member of Holy Angels Church in Aurora where he was an usher, a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a youth and adult leader of Holy Angels BSA Troop 26. During that time he earned his Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor. He was also a staff member at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, WI. Erik lived life to the fullest, giving of himself in every capacity. He will be deeply missed and his bright spirit will live on in each of the lives he touched. |