The Life of ARLENE LOIS OLSON
Arlene L. Olson, age 85, of 1120 Hearthstone Pl, Plover, WI, died January 4, 2011, following a brief illness and while under the care of her family.
A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stevens Point, WI, with Rev. Steven Olson officiating. A time of visitation will also take place on Friday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place in Highland Memory Gardens, Des Moines, IA.
Memorial may be made to Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Services, 1216 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
Arlene was born September 24, 1925, to the late John D. & Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Hauschild in Grant Township, Le Mars, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in Christ Lutheran Church. She graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1942. Arlene attended Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing (St. Luke’s College) to become a registered nurse, and graduated in 1947.
She married Hubert P. Olson December 12, 1948. He preceded her in death in 1996. In the late 1950’s, Arlene and Hubert established a family farm and raised their children in Neillsville, WI. The farm was sold in 1984 and they moved to Stoughton, WI. They latter settled in Cottage Grove, WI. After Hubert’s death, Arlene settled in Plover, WI.
Arlene will be remembered as the pillar of her family. Her love for family and her faith were extremely important. She was known to have an independent and strong-willed nature. Her ability to organize was next to none. In her spare time she enjoyed travel, needle point, crocheting, college basketball, and Iowa Hawkeye Sports.
Survivors include children Sharon (Greg) Klug of Plover, WI, David (Janice) Olson of South Lyon, MI, Dennis Olson of Stoughton, WI, Debra (Greg) Horsman of West Concord, MN, & Steven (Gail) Olson of Mableton, GA; grandchildren, Gregory (Brandy) Klug, Michelle (Clifton) Schulist, Chad (Robyn) Olson, John (Andrea) Olson, Krista Olson, Nicole Olson, Lauren Olson, Leah Olson, Julia Olson, Phillip Olson, David Horsman, Susan Horsman Mickow, Matthew & Nicholas Olson; great grandchildren, Liberty, Charles, Sydnee, Calee, Colton, Marlena, Benjamin, Lila, Amelia, Talia, Makayla, Mason, Taylar, Brandon, & Parker; sister-in-laws; many nieces & nephews; and special god-child, Linda Beitelspacher of Le Mars, IA.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Leonard Hauschild; and sister, Lucille.