Professor Robert William Olson

December 14, 1940 - October 14, 2023 (82 years old)

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Professor Robert William Olson

December 14, 1940 - October 14, 2023 (82 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

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Professor Robert William Olson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 14, 2023, at the age of 82, Professor Robert William Olson (Lexington, Kentucky) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Percy Bennett Olson and Constance Jesse; and his brothers, Wayne Douglas Olson, Ronald Clair Olson, Richard Dean Olson and Percy Olson Jr..

He is survived by: his wife Judith Lenore Peterson; his daughter Amanda Stewart Olson (Jeff Elrod); his grandchildren, Silas and Ruby of Seattle; his daughter Rebecca Anna Church (Jeremy); his grandsons, Addison and Cooper of Pittsburgh; and his siblings, Marlene Yvonne Dahl, Carol Jean Nordli, Ardis Rae Brink, Linda Darnell Crocker, Diane Julie Mehra and Gerald Lee Olson.

Contributions to the field of Kurdish Studies" by the Kurdish Studies Association of the Middle East Studies Association.

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May 25, 2024

Ande Kidanemariam wrote a sympathy message

“I am sad to hear the passing away of Bob. He was a good friend and mentor to me at the University of Kentucky when I was a graduate student there in the 90s. My heart felt condolences to Judy and his daughters and his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace! Ande Kidanemariam”