Keith Leon Olson, 79, Topeka, KS entered God’s kingdom after a short
illness on March 12, 2023. He was born August 31, 1943, to Dorothy and
Chester Olson in Salina, KS.
He is survived by his wife, Dea;
daughter, Cami Walker (Greg); son, Tyler Olson (Tammy); brother, Terrell
(Karen); and grandchildren, Mena Walker, Carter, Brooklyn and Sawyer
Olson.
A 1961 graduate of Salina High School, Keith went on to
Kansas State University where he majored in accounting and business and
met the love of his life, Dea, as well as many lifelong friends. He was
a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Following
graduation in 1965, Keith and Dea Brown married and moved to the Kansas
City area where he worked as an accountant for Deloitte Haskins &
Sells. After a few years, Keith and his young family moved to Topeka
where he served faithfully and tirelessly as a CPA and partner at Mize
CPAs Inc., a full-service accounting and tax firm, for 46 years.
Keith was a devoted Kansas State athletics fan and booster, avidly
attending football and basketball games, and other sporting events in
his signature royal purple in either Manhattan, KS or on the road,
wherever the Cats needed him most. He also enjoyed travel, and spending
time outdoors taking care of his home.
Keith’s infectious
personality, generosity and focus endeared him to many, enabling him to
make friends in any situation. He will be missed dearly by his friends
and family.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, March
18th at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka,
KS 66614. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Interim
Healthcare of Topeka and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences
may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.