Stanley “Stan” Norris Olson, 79, died Sept. 12, 2025.

Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa; Stan lived his life with a deep commitment to faith, learning and service.

After completing studies at Waldorf College, St. Olaf College, Luther Seminary and Yale University, Olson first served the church as a parish pastor and seminary professor. While teaching at Luther Seminary in the 1980s, he lived in St. Anthony Park and was a member of St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church.

Stan served as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s southwestern Minnesota synod, executive director for Vocation and Education for the ELCA and president of both Wartburg Seminary and Trinity Seminary.

In retirement, Stan lived in Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and daughters Maren and Christa. A service has been held.