Larry James Olsen, 67, Appleton, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born June 24, 1958, in Green Bay.

Larry and his twin sister, Terri, were lovingly adopted as infants by Ed and Florida (Schaefer) Olsen. They grew up on the family farm in Seymour. Larry graduated from Seymour High School, Class of 1976. He and Terri were inseparable until her passing in 1981. Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1976 to 1980. During this time, he was stationed in Germany where he worked in the motor pool. After the Army he received training to fix office equipment and worked with local school districts and hospitals. In retirement Larry worked part-time at Fleet Farm in Appleton. He enjoyed container gardening, racing, going to regional races, and attending car shows and estate sales every weekend. Larry loved his vintage Camaro and was proud of owning his home for over 30 years. His greatest joys were his cats Alex and Jake who were a huge part of his life.

He is survived by his goddaughter and niece, Jess (Andy Williams) Olson; nieces and nephews, Jodi Olson, Kim (Craig) Melotte, Kelly (Greg) Cieslewicz, Ben (RaeAnn) Olsen, Gwen Biersteker; sister-in-law, Judy Olsen; uncle; Ron (Erma) Olsen; other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Florida; twin sibling, Terri Olsen; siblings, Ken Olsen, Tom Olsen, Linda Olson, Christy Biersteker; nephews, Tony Olsen, Dan Schuettpelz; foster brother, Steve Wykle.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 10am to 12pm (NOON) on Monday, February 16; Memorial Service to follow at 12pm. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery - Ashwaubenon. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.