Olaf leaves behind his loving wife Elli, his “offspring” Conor (Christine) and Marliese (Ian). He leaves behind his mother Karin, his brother Tom (Sharon & Valentina) and his best friend and first wife Doyle (Leslie). Lastly, Olaf leaves behind his two canine companions Wilson (aka Gooby) and Pippa (aka Zippy Pippy).
Olaf is predeceased by his father Gerhard and his mother and father in law, Mary and Bill.
Olaf was a mentor and leader to many, in and outside of work. He was a family man who always put his family first. Olaf enjoyed camping, quadding and you could always find him by the campfire surrounded by friends having a drink. Olaf will be greatly missed and words are inadequate to describe the amount of loss we feel.
The Palutke family would like to thank Westview Health Centre for their amazing care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Olaf’s name, to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
