Steven Douglas Olson was born December 4, 1963, in Omaha and died June 18, 2019, in Papillion, Nebraska, at age 55. He grew up in Newman Grove, graduated high school there in 1982, and served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter crew chief, including a six-month deployment to Honduras. After military service he worked in dispatch roles and as a reserve police officer at times, later working as a dispatcher and security guard for the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Steven enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley-Davidson. A funeral was held June 26, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Iowa, and he was inurned at Sunset Rest Cemetery with military honors. His mother Shirley Olson and sister Dianne Bailey survive him, along with other family members.

His wife, Anne Valgora, was initially charged with first-degree murder in connection with Steven’s death; prosecutors alleged financial motives involving life insurance and allowances. In July 2022 Valgora pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and tampering with evidence, with sentencing set for October 31, 2022. If anyone knew Steven or has information about his death, please share what can help the ongoing record.