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Mitchell Olsen Obituary

Mitchell Michael Olsen , 61, of Charleston, SC Thursday October 20. McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley. *DATE OF DEATH 10/20/2022*

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 21, 2022.

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Dennis & Michelle WILSON

October 15, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shane Butler

October 27, 2022

It was a pleasure working with you. Gonna miss you. Prayers to the family.

Amanda Hollingsworth

October 27, 2022

I met Mitch 3 years ago at Big River Steel and have worked with him since. Mitch was always full of energy and a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed on this project. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Stephen Gallant

October 27, 2022

Mitch was a friend first and foremost. He was a brother fireman, back in Cliffwood NJ. He was funny, he was a positive influence on all the fireman, dedicated and passionate. The Lord called him too soon. Missed when he moved, miss him a little more today. Lord give rest to Your Servant Mitch, where there is no pain, sorrow, and suffering. Prayers and condolences to his family

Craig Frendewey, President Kalenborn Abresist Corp

October 27, 2022

So saddened by the news of the loss of our dear friend Mitch. He will be remembered for his great love for life and his tough exterior but always treated us as a trusted partner. Our family at Abresist has lost a great friend and will forever remember the strong and meaningful business relationship we had with him. We will truly miss him. God's peace Mitch and thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family at home and at Big River Steel.

Russ Bauer, Kalenborn Abresist

October 27, 2022

Wow.. I am very sad to learn of Mitch's passing... Our thoughts and prayers fgo out to his family. What a great steel guy. I learned a lot from Mitch and he was a great customer and advocate for my products for many many years. And he was fun to hang out with. Big in personality, big in loyalty, big in steel, big in life.
R.I.P my freind...

Pedro Quiroga

October 26, 2022

Today I learned of his untimely departure as I arrived at Big River Steel. The jobs and projects we worked on with Mitch showed the professional and experienced steelmaker he was, the friend he was, and the good person he was. On behalf of every single employee at EAFab Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA & Monterrey, Mexico, please receive our deepest sympathy and prayers. our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Dennis & Michelle Wilson

October 26, 2022

You have our condolences and our deepest sympathy and prayers

Greg and Sammi Ensign

October 26, 2022

Dear Arlene,
We just heard today what a heartbreaking year you have had. First losing your little four-legged buddy Luke, then your father and now your husband. It´s almost too much for anyone to bear! Stay strong and have faith there are brighter days ahead. Please know we send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are here for you if you need anything.
Your Tidewater neighbors

Donna Wilson

October 25, 2022

My thought and prayers are with you, sweet Jessica, Arlene and Matt. May you always remember all the happy moments with Mitch. God bless. Love, Donna Wilson

Harmony Cash

October 25, 2022

Mitch will be dearly missed. Every single time we spoke he made me laugh. He had one of the largest personalities I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Rest easy my friend!

Armand Ethier

October 25, 2022

Ah yes! Mitch Olsen; Truly dedicated and very knowledgable steel processing supervisor. I first met him in 1988 at New Jersey Steel in Sayerville, NJ. Mitch was always been there to help ;whatever the cause. He had a remarkable personality .I will never forget him. Damn good man! My sympathy and condolences go out to his wife and Family.

Stefan from Germany

October 25, 2022

I meet Mitch the first time 2016 at BRS. I m so sad to hear that he left that world to enter a new better world. He had my highest respect, he was there if I had questions about the EAF and always say to me buddy. Thanks a lot for nice moments and thanks God that he gives me the possibility to meet him. I will never forget you Mitch.

Rosonna Murray

October 24, 2022

I feel so lucky to have known Mitch. He had an incredible sense of humor and was always the life of the party! I can still hear his tools clanking on his tool belt walking into the Cafeteria at Severcorr/Severstal. His presence was always heard, no matter the surroundings. Rest in peace, my dear friend! Arlene, sending you and your family love and healing prayers!

Lee Morgan

October 24, 2022

Mitch Olsen was bigger than life. He brought passion to work like no other. Mitch has probably started up more EAF's than any other person in the USA. He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed.

Bill Emling

October 24, 2022

I was saddened to learn of Mitch's passing. He was special in so many ways. You never had any doubts about Mitch's opinions. He was as straight forward as they come! He will be missed by all who really go to know him.

God has a special place reserved for Mitch!

Jason Petrillo

October 24, 2022

I truly enjoyed working with Mitch over the years. He is a one of a kind. He will be missed by everyone here on the SES team!

Dan Zhou

October 23, 2022

Mitch is a great person. I had the pleasure to work with him and he will be greatly missed.

Dave Rigby

October 23, 2022

There was only one Mitch, friend for many years, many laughs. I'll miss him for sure. Rest in peace my friend.

Dave Rigby

Scott Ferguson

October 23, 2022

Mitch was a good friend and one of a kind, always seemed larger than life. I loved hanging out with him and will miss him. Rest In Peace my friend.

Jillian Reed

October 22, 2022

Hi I´m a deep friend of mitch we developed a strong friendship I will surely miss him he showed me so much and he took really good care of me I love you mitch

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2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29412

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