Raymond Olsen Obituary Published

Longtime Avoca, Iowa resident cremated per his wishes

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:18am

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Ray Olsen, a longtime resident of Avoca, Iowa, has passed away. Per his wishes, he was cremated with no services. He is survived by his wife Jane, children, grandchildren, and other family members.

Why it matters

Obituaries provide a way for communities to honor and remember the lives of their members who have passed away. Ray Olsen's obituary highlights his connections to the Avoca area and the family he leaves behind.

The details

Ray Olsen chose to be cremated with no services, as per his wishes. He is survived by his wife Jane Olsen of Avoca, Iowa; his children Dawn Paulsen of Malvern, Iowa, Duane Friend of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Derek (Megan) Olsen of Avoca, Iowa; his grandchildren Danielle (Ryan) Paulsen of Malvern, Iowa, Brooke Paulsen of Shenandoah, Iowa, Alexandria Friend, Addison Friend and Zackery Friend all of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jasper and Oliver Olsen of Avoca, Iowa; and 4 great-grandchildren with another on the way due in July. He is also survived by his brother Philip Olsen of Portland, Oregon, and many other relatives and friends.

  • Ray Olsen passed away prior to March 21, 2026.
  • His obituary was published on March 21, 2026.

The players

Ray Olsen

A longtime resident of Avoca, Iowa who has passed away.

Jane Olsen

Ray Olsen's wife, who resides in Avoca, Iowa.

Dawn Paulsen

Ray Olsen's daughter, who lives in Malvern, Iowa.

Duane Friend

Ray Olsen's son, who lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Derek Olsen

Ray Olsen's son, who lives in Avoca, Iowa with his wife Megan.

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The takeaway

Ray Olsen's obituary highlights the connections he had to the Avoca, Iowa community through his family and friends, even though he chose to have no formal services after his passing.