JD Olson Memorial Foundation

JD Olson Memorial Foundation The JD Olson Memorial Foundation supports local communities through grants and scholarships.

On August 25, 2022, James-Dean “JD” Olson was tragically lost in an automobile accident, the day before the start of his junior year. JD was a well-rounded and very special young man who touched many people. He was a three-sport athlete for Sparta Senior High School, participating in football, basketball, and baseball, as well as being a farm kid and avid outdoorsman. His influence and impact as a

friend, teammate and student were evident through the outpouring of love and support that has been shown to his family. As a result of the overwhelming generosity, a foundation was formed to honor JDs legacy and to “pay it forward”. The JD Olson Memorial Foundation is a local charity that was established to support local communities through grants and scholarships.

Thanks to Davey’s Auto Repair for the 2025 4-person Evolution golf cart. This is our #1 prize on this years JD Olson Me...
06/03/2026

Thanks to Davey’s Auto Repair for the 2025 4-person Evolution golf cart. This is our #1 prize on this years JD Olson Memorial Foundation raffle tickets. We will be drawing the winners at the golf outing on September 12. Raffle tickets will soon be at multiple locations around Sparta. We have 8 great prizes on the raffle ticket, worth over $13,000. Thanks for all your support!!

Here is the 2026 golf team registration form for the annual JD Olson Memorial Foundation golf tournament. Date of tourn...
05/31/2026

Here is the 2026 golf team registration form for the annual JD Olson Memorial Foundation golf tournament. Date of tournament is Saturday, September 12th. Get your teams registered today as it fills up fast!!

Congratulations the 2026 Sparta High School graduating class. The Foundation was fortunate enough to be able to provide ...
05/01/2026

Congratulations the 2026 Sparta High School graduating class. The Foundation was fortunate enough to be able to provide 10 scholarships this year. Good luck to these young men on their future endeavors! JD would be proud.

Gustaf Tripp, Jackson Bender, John “Jack” Schanhofer, Jackson Spencer, Andrew Carney, David Fabry, Cole Jackson, John Steel, Alexander Anderson and Camden McTaggert (missing from photo)

The foundation received a nice thank you from the staff at Southside school. We are happy to recognize the amazing teach...
02/27/2026

The foundation received a nice thank you from the staff at Southside school. We are happy to recognize the amazing teachers and support staff in Sparta!!!

From all of us at the JD Olson Memorial Foundation, we are so thankful for all of our supporters. Merry Christmas 🎄 and...
12/20/2025

From all of us at the JD Olson Memorial Foundation, we are so thankful for all of our supporters. Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎊

Check out the October 16 edition of the Monroe County Herald. Jim worked with with reporter Jenny Rodriguez Moran to cr...
10/16/2025

Check out the October 16 edition of the Monroe County Herald. Jim worked with with reporter Jenny Rodriguez Moran to craft the beautiful article about the Olson Family Farm and the 150 year sesquicentennial farm award. Jim, Julie, Aunt Joyce and cousin Suzy went to the WI State Fair to receive the award. Below is the news paper article and some photos.

Thanks to everyone's generosity, the JD Olson Memorial Foundation was able to help the Sparta High School Boys & Girls G...
09/24/2025

Thanks to everyone's generosity, the JD Olson Memorial Foundation was able to help the Sparta High School Boys & Girls Golf Team purchase new golf bags. Here is some of the team showing off the new golf bags!! Thank you for supporting our foundation.

L to R: Paxton Huettner, Ryder Erickson, Sterling Intihar, Alec VonRuden, Liam Bennett, Jack Schanhofer, Charlie Steinhoff, Milo Everson-Riley, Frank Rice, Morgan Revels, Allison Rand, Ella Melby, Kaylee Becker, and Avery Abbott

09/15/2025

THANK YOU THANK YOU to our volunteers that helped make this year's JD Olson Memorial Foundation golf outing and fundraiser a huge success! You are all the absolute best and we are so grateful for all of your help.

Kris Brieske
Tricia Mannel
Caroline Olson
Jo & Toby Oswald
Stef & John Greenwell
Beth & Arnie Rettler
Becky & Eric Walley
Rick & Carrie Marx
Suzy & Mike Ziebell
Jenny & Bob Lydon
Jacob Anderson & Sparta Boys Golf
Sara Anderson & Sparta Girls Golf
Macey Oswald
Grace Biever
Ella Guns
Reghan Yourell
Callie Ziebell
Mark Flaig
Bev Flock
Nancy & Terry Green
Cheri Isensee
Luke Kaat
Reannon Nailor
Katie Peterson
Brian (Chia) Rettler
Macy Rettler
Sue Rettler
Kathy Rooker
Katie Schauf
Beth Slayton
Lori Volden

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Here are some action shots from the golf tournament! A fun time was had by all!!
09/15/2025

Here are some action shots from the golf tournament! A fun time was had by all!!

Golf Cart Winners! Congratulations to Mike Kirkpatrick and his wife Barb!!! To say they were excited would be an under...
09/15/2025

Golf Cart Winners! Congratulations to Mike Kirkpatrick and his wife Barb!!! To say they were excited would be an understatement!!

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