Andrew H. Olson

Andrew “Andy” Harris Olson, 48, of Richland Center, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home.

Andrew was born December 21, 1977, in La Crosse, to Gary and Nancy (Hanson) Olson.

He married Katie Hotchkiss, June 25, 2016, in Blair.

Andy graduated from WWTC with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He was employed at Westby Co-op Creamery for more than 10 years and was Employee of the month in June of 2026.

Andy loved rock music, with Metallica being his favorite band. He was a Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed golfing with his father and nephews.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Katie; a son, Dominic; a daughter, Piper; a step-daughter, Taytum Hotchkiss; a sister, Jennifer (Steve) Metzen; his parents, Gary and Nancy Olson; his mother-in-law, Patricia Hotchkiss; four nieces and nephews: Jacob and Samuel Metzen and Clara and Oliver Hotchkiss; a brother-in-law, Nick (Christina) Hotchkiss; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Andrew was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Tiyanna Hotchkiss; his grandparents, Obert and Norma Olson and Harris and Evelyn Hanson; and his father-in-law, Michael Hotchkiss.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Blair Lutheran Church West (Zion) in Blair. Pastor Chris Sesvold will officiate. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Blair at a later date.