Dr. Merlin J. Olson, age 97 of Monroe, died peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home, Monroe, WI, with family at his side. Merlin was a well-known, respected and loved local physician at the Monroe Clinic for 37 years.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. John’s United Church of Christ with Reverend Todd Hackman officiating. A luncheon will follow. Memorials in Merlin’s name are suggested to St. John’s Church, Behring Senior Center Endowment Fund, The Monroe Arts Center, St. Clare Friedensheim or the charity of one’s choice. Personal condolences may be sent in care of Craig Olson, 5046 Wyndham Court, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRh45jY7aZqojawKLF6Kfw

The Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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