Stan graduated from East Lansing High School in 1960, after which he enlisted and served 27 years in the United States Air Force. He had duty stations around the world, including Vietnam, Spain, Germany, Long Island (New York), Edwards Air Force Base (California) and many more. After military retirement Stan started his second career at the Ingham County Jail as a Corrections Officer. He was an active member of the Warthogs, International Thunderbird Club, and the Capital City Corvette Club. After his retirement from Ingham County Stan enjoyed cruises with his family, trips to Fort Walton Beach, riding his Harley Davidson, showing his award winning 1964 Ford Thunderbird and cruising around in his 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Stan is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Zola Olson; daughters, Crystal (Fred) Cruz and Barbara (Jonathan) Laing; sons, Troy Olson and Doug; sister, Colleen (Richard) Bratschi; brother-in-law, Phillip (Kay) Pixley; grandchildren, Kathryn Bussell, Christian Cruz, and Nathan Laing; great-grandchild, Skyler Cruz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harvey and Thomas Olson and grandson, Dylan Cruz.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel, 1730 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI. Interment will follow at Summit Cemetery, Williamston, MI. His family will receive relatives and friends two hours prior to the service on Friday at Gorsline Runciman. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org
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