Olson, Wilma Ann (1924 – 2011)

KAY, SCHNACK, PORTER, OLSON, WEISS, CHRISTENSEN, DAVIS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/23/2013 at 14:17:23

Name of deceased: Wilma Ann Olson (nee Schnack)

Aged: 86 yrs, 10 mo, 4 days

Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Home, Harlan, IA

Born: April 28, 1924, Harrison County, IA

Died: March 4, 2011, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Monday, March 7, 2011, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; Pastor Steven Chellew officiated. Burial was held in the Harlan Cemetery.

Survived by: Husband of 64 years, Edwin Olson of Harlan, IA; sons, Wayne Olson (spouse, Donna) of Kimballton, IA, and Allan Olson (spouse, Andrea) of Griswold, IA; daughters, Carol (spouse, Jim) Porter of Louisville, KY, and Linda (spouse, Jim) Weiss of Tucson, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Ernie Schnack (spouse, Rose Ann) of Harlan, IA; other relatives and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Ernest and Bertha (nee Kay) Schnack; daughter, Janet A. Christensen; sister, Theresa Davis; brothers, Elmer, Arnold, and Mervin Schnack

Education: graduated from Tennant (IA) High School, where she excelled playing on the basketball team, Class of 1941

Religious affiliation: long-time member, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Edwin Olson, October 20, 1946, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: with spouse, lifelong farmers in the Kirkman area; was also employed at Pexton Drug Store prior to marriage and again later for many years, retiring in 1993

Hobbies/Interests: actively involved in the Women’s Circle at her church; member, WRS (White Ribbon Society) and several bridge clubs. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, polka dancing, and entertaining family and friends.

Sources: pauleyjones.com