Birger "Dick" Olsen

79, of South Haven, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia Friday, December 28, 2018 at his home under the care of Caring Circle Hospice at Home with his wife by his side. He was born September 16, 1939 to Edwin Birger and Janet (Ford) Olsen in New York City. Dick graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor's Degree. He worked for Fisher Body for 37 years in Pittsburgh and Kalamazoo until his retirement in 1999. Dick married Sandra McCrath on June 23, 1962 in Utica, New York. They shared 56 years in marriage. Dick enjoyed serving on the board for the South Haven Center for the Arts. He also volunteered for the VITA program. Dick enjoyed volunteering his time helping others. Dick is survived by his wife Sandy Olsen of South Haven, children Eric Olsen of Denver, Colorado, Heather (Rona) Olsen of San Francisco, California, and Kirsten (Haig) Marino of Brooklyn, New York, twin brother Edwin (Catherine) Olsen of Montclair, New Jersey, brother - Geoffrey Olsen of Spring Valley, New York, and grandson Thorsten Marino. Private graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven with Rev. Donald H. Wheat officiating. The Olsen family will receive friends and family at the Olsen home, 77252 Pinewood Lane, South Haven, Michigan 49090 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Contributions may be made in Dick's memory to the South Haven AAUW Scholarship Fund. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family's online guestbook at www.FilbrandtFFH.com. The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South Haven, 637-03333