Robert J. Olszewski

"Heaven was blessed with the gift of Robert “Rob” Olszewski on April 19, 2016. He was born January 21, 1956 to Lottie (Magolan) Olszewski and Carl J. Olszewski in Wyandotte, Mi. Rob is survived by his wife Mary (Girard) Olszewski, their dog Mackie and his sister Carol (Olszewski) Schroeder, Mother and Father-in-law Duane and Bella Girard, brother and sister-in-laws; Dan (June) Girard, Wanda (Eric) Frimodig, Dennis (Helen) Girard, Nancy Downs, Mark (Kathryn) Girard, Elizabeth (Martin) Clark, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Rob’s early love of the outdoors drew him to a career in forestry. He received his bachelor at Michigan Tech University in Forestry and a Master of Science degree in Forest Hydrology at the University of Georgia. In 2007 Michigan Tech recognized Rob as an Outstanding Alumnus. Rob loved guest lecturing at UGA. His alma maters were also important because he met Mary at MTU and they married at UGA in 1979. Rob began his career in 1980 in Florida as the State Forest Hydrologist and then as the Forestry Association Director of Governmental Affairs. In 1993 it was on to the big city of Atlanta and corporate life, first with Georgia-Pacific and finally with Plum Creek as Vice President of Environmental Affairs. Rob was involved in several professional associations including Sustainable Forestry Initiative, National Alliance of Forest Owners, Forest Landowners Association and Advisory Committees at Auburn University and the University of Georgia. He was a true Icon in the industry. Forestry wasn’t his only passion. Rob loved his Detroit sports teams, especially the Tigers. Rob enjoyed researching and investing in the stock market. Many called him the stock “guru”. Nothing gave Rob greater pleasure than walking around on his timberland with his dogs. Rob’s greatest legacy will be the strong relationships he forged. He will be terribly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 Credit card donations 1-800-525-5841 or www.mdanderson.org/gifts - choose “Fund designated by family” * Please include the name Robert J Olszewski with your gift Rob Olszewski Memorial Education Fund for Future Forest Leaders: goodforforests.com "

Robert J. Olszewski

January 21, 1956 - April 19, 2016