Kevin Olson

Kevin Bruce Olson left this world for his mansion in heaven on Sept. 19, 2026.

Kevin was born Feb. 28, 1963, to Kermit and Mary Jane Olson. He grew up in Canby, Minn.

Kevin was never afraid to throw caution to the wind and see where life might take him. He lived in Colorado, New York city, San Francisco and Mexico City at different times in his life, but Minneapolis was home.

Kevin leaves behind a life that was anything but ordinary. He was a consultant in many areas. He helped so many people, and he loved deeply. Through his own struggles with addiction, he was always available to help, counsel and support the people he encountered along the way, helping them move forward. He shared generously.

His friends are too numerous to mention, which perhaps says as much about Kevin as anything. This world has lost a creative, artistic, kind, loving and grateful man.

Kevin’s siblings are Sandy (Tom) Boudewyns, Kelly (Bob) Deutz, Steven Olson and Paula Schooley (Jason) Klein.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit, and his nephew, Sam.

We will all miss him.

A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, at the Rogue Buddha Gallery in northeast Minneapolis. A community memorial will also be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Aliveness Project.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Aliveness Project at www.aliveness.org .