Giovanni "Gio" Olano, age 21, formerly of Appleton, passed away in North Dakota on March 16th,  unexpectedly as the result of a work accident.  Gio was born on July 20, 2003, in Green Bay to Nahaiva  Kerrigan and Juan Olano.

Gio graduated early from Menasha High School, after graduation he went on to pursue his cdl trucking license and went to work for his cousins trucking company. His gorgeous Athena and daughter Milly his "perfect princess" will forever be his sunshine, his joy, and greatest adventure. He had a passion for rapping and writing and created the group YTK with his close friends.  He loved spending time in the studio with his cousin Noah and friends that were more like brothers. He was a showstopper with his flashy outfits and that captivating smile. The life of the party with his infectious laugh. He was so determined and always chased his dreams and accomplished many in the process. He had so much love and loyalty to everyone who was blessed to have had him as a part of their lives. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Gio is survived by and will be sadly missed by his mother, Nahaiva Kerrigan, of Appleton; father Juan Olano , Step father  Hector Cruz; girlfriend Athena Lynch, his beautiful daughter Milania Olano,  brother Juan Carlos "JC" Olano, sister Sabrina Olano, brother, Lesandro Cruz, grandmother Patricia Bohm,  grandfather, Butch Jerusalem; 2 aunts:  Odaya  Nowell and Lillie (husband Wes) Kerrigan; 2 uncles:  Eli Kerrigan and Isaiah Bohm.  He is further survived by many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his "papa" Gary Dekeyser.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday March 26th at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel from 11 – 1 pm with the service to start at 1 pm. Interment will take place at South Medina Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.