George Olwell

George R. Olwell, Jr., 86, of Sussex, WI passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, and is the son of George R. Olwell, Sr and Joyce Clark Pollard. George is survived by his last love, Jessica Pelt, her son Peter Dorn, her sister Sheri Prokop; younger brother Mike Olwell, half-brother Bobby (Tammy) Olwell and three daughters Linda, Sue and Wendy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in addition to his comrades at the Menomonee Fall’s American Legion Post 382. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Patty Gardner.
He graduated from Polaski High School, was enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and completed a 2 year degree in Business Administration from MATC Milwaukee campus. His career was spent in the construction industry with his biggest accomplishments being stripping the lines for the University of Puerto Rico Track & Field and relayed the legendary warning track of Milwaukee County Stadium.
As a Wisconsin native George was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers & Milwaukee Brewers and enjoyed golf, bowling, softball, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, deer hunting, and playing Sheepshead.
A private ceremony was held in Menomonee Falls and he is laid to rest near his family.