Robert Olson

Former college basketball coach

Olson was born on a farm just outside Mayville, N.D., on Sept. 22, 1934, and would go on to attend high school in Grand Forks, N.D. Olson was married the former Roberta (Bobbi) Russell for 47 years. Bobbi passed away in January 2001. Olson has five grown children – daughters Vicki, Jody and Christi, and sons Greg and Steve – and 14 grandchildren. On April 12, 2003, Olson married the former Christine Toretti of Indiana, Pa. She has three sons, Joe, 20; Max, 18; and Matthew, 15.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Federal Election Campaign Contributions

Republican Federal Committee of Pennsylvania

• 2 contributions · 8,355 USD ('05)

Elizabeth Dole Former US Senator from North Carolina

• 3 contributions · 4,600 USD ('07)

Rick Santorum former US Representative and Senator from Pennsylvania

• 2 contributions · 4,200 USD ('06)

Tom Rooney Former US Representative from Florida (2009-2019)

• 1 contribution · 2,300 USD ('07)

John McCain US Senator and Representative from Arizona

• 1 contribution · 2,300 USD ('07)

Scott Paterno Republican candidate for Congress in 2004; youngest son of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno

• 1 contribution · 2,000 USD ('04)

John Thune US Senator from South Dakota (2005-present); former US Representative (1997-2003)

• 1 contribution · 2,000 USD ('04)