Bruce W. Olsen, age 58, of Faribault, died Friday, December 25, 2009 at his home following a sudden illness. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Duluth, MN. Local arrangements were completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home. Bruce Wayne Olsen, the son of Richard and Elsie (Paavola) Olsen, was born on February 7, 1951 in Duluth, MN. He attended Duluth East High School and graduated with the class of 1969. Following high school, Bruce attended UMD and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. On April 16, 1977 he was united in marriage to Susan Keutzer in Duluth, MN. Susan preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 2004. Bruce worked as a computer analyst for BCBS in Minneapolis for many years. He is survived by his stepmother, Loretta Olsen of Duluth, MN and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.