Vernon James Olrick

McFarland – Vernon James Olrick, age 92, on Tuesday March 4, 2025, finally had his wish come true to join his wife Jo in heaven. Vernon was born May 29,1932, in Neshkoro, WI. He spent 49 years in the printing business as a pressman and stripper. Vernon proudly served his Country in the United States Army in Alaska during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting with his dogs, traveling and playing cribbage.

Vernon leaves behind daughter Diane (Steve King) Earhart; his special friend Ardy, and many family and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 5801 Hwy 51, McFarland with Rev. Robert Vetter presiding. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the funeral home, and also from 10:00 AM until the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

For those not able to attend in person, please register at the following link to view a copy of Vernon’s service:

 https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=16ad08f7-8a05-419e-8960-b9e1d442e66a

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Badger Honor Flight, PO Box 258066, Madison, WI 53725, Veterans of Foreign War National Headquarters,  https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=16ad08f7-8a05-419e-8960-b9e1d442e66a   406 W. 34th St. Kansas City, MO. 64111, or to Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

5801 Highway 51, P.O. Box 105, McFarland

(608) 838-0655

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com