Richard E. Olson died as a result of a traffic accident, August 05, 2014 in Dedham, Maine.
He was passionate about life – making an impact, making life better for everyone. He was always looking for a better way. Revitalizing downtown Des Moines was his priority. He was a visionary who created excitement and showed people what Des Moines could become. Skywalks, Civic Center, Botanical Garden – when he dreamed, he dreamed big.
Visitation will be at Iles Dunn’s Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Lifeline of Iowa, 4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320, or Woodland Cemetery Restoration, 4909 University, Des Moines, Iowa 50311.
Mr. Olson was a 1999 inductee to the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame. Click here to view his profile page from the 1999 induction ceremony.
