Ben Olson Sioux Football Player 1999-2003 Passes Away

[Ice Arena Man]

It is with great sadness that we send this out. Ben Olson, CFO of Fortune Transportation, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 3/24/2018.
Please join us in prayer for Ben’s wife Susan Kolbow-Olson, and the Olson family.
Blessed be the memory of Benjamin Olson.  Ben was an offensive lineman on the FIGHTING SIOUX football team redshirting in 1999 and playing 2000-2003.  Member of 2001 National Championship Team

Just ran into Ben two weeks ago and had a conversation regarding FIGHTING SIOUX  Sports.

[GDPritch]

22 minutes ago, Ice Arena Man said:

It is with great sadness that we send this out. Ben Olson, CFO of Fortune Transportation, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 3/24/2018.
Please join us in prayer for Ben’s wife Susan Kolbow-Olson, and the Olson family.
Blessed be the memory of Benjamin Olson.  Ben was an offensive lineman on the FIGHTING SIOUX football team redshirting in 1999 and playing 2000-2003.  Member of 2001 National Championship Team

Just ran into Ben two weeks ago and had a conversation regarding FIGHTING SIOUX  Sports.

What a shame, much too young.  Any clue as to the cause or not determined/not released at this time?  RIP

[gfhockey]

Where was he currently living

[Ice Arena Man]

Ben was living in Colorado and working with his dads trucking company, Fortune Transportation. Cause of death is unknown. Will post more info at a later time.

[SiouxBoys]

Very sad. Prayers to the family.

[Ice Arena Man]

http://www.lacannefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Benjamin-Ben-Olson?obId=3042930#/obituaryInfo

Above is the website for the obituary and tributes to Ben Olson

Tom Miller did an excellent write up on the Herald webpage.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/football/4423533-former-football-standout-unds-2001-national-championship-team-dies#.Wrqt0aELlEN.twitter

[Sioux94]

Condolences to his family, way too young.  

[forksandspoons]

"The family has set up the "Ben Olson Memorial Fund" with all donations going to the UND football program."

https://undalumni.org/benolson?DB_OEM_ID=13500