Louis Joseph Olschewski passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the age of 80 from pancreatic cancer.
Louis was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 21, 1941, to Alfred and Jeanette Olschewski. He was the second of nine children, the oldest of twins. Louis attended South High School, served in the Army for three years then attended Stevens-Henager College. He worked in accounting and office management.
Louis met his bride, Gloria Jean Paulin, in Louisville, Kentucky. After a lengthy courtship of less than three months, they were married in the Washington, D.C., LDS Temple on June 24, 1978. They have one daughter, Megan, his “Little Lady.”
Louis was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having been baptized at the age of 21. He served in many positions in the Church, including Bishop, District President, and various ward and stake positions. He also served as an ordinance worker and a sealer in four temples: Atlanta, Jordan River, Nauvoo, and Oquirrh Mountain. He and Gloria served a temple mission in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Louis was often found working in his vegetable garden or doing yard work. He was always the first person to volunteer when there was service to be done, and the last to leave. He cared for his grandsons and was always there to support them in their activities and sports. They loved playing with their Papa O.
Louis is survived by his wife Gloria; their daughter Megan (Randall) Marshall; three grandsons Ammon, Dylan, and Logan; his brothers twin Joseph (Carolyn), Gene (Janet), and Jared (Pam); his sisters Brenda Cracroft, Gail Naylor, Harriet, and Annette Naylor; and many nieces and nephews.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Erich and Jeanette (Lingner) Olschewski, and his oldest brother Alan.
A visitation will be held the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the LDS Chapel, 180 S. Coleman St., Tooele, Utah. A memorial service will be held the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at 11a.m., at the same location.