Lorraine Olson Obituary (1917 - 2004)

LORRAINE M. OLSON Lorraine M. Olson, age 86, formerly of Menomonie, died Fri., July 2, 2004 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Lorraine was born October 26, 1917 in Edgewater, WI to Edgar and Eleanor (Schultz) Franklin. She graduated from Menomonie High School. Lorraine married Edward Olson on September 25, 1937 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Parsonage in Menomonie by Pastor Mittlesteadt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's on June 3, 1939. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and the last few years at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Woodville, WI. Lorraine worked at Parker Pen, Sanna Dairies and was a Teacher's Assistant in the Menomonie School District. Lorraine and Edward lived in Menomonie most of their lives, but also resided in Venice, CA, Chicago, IL and Spring Valley, WI. Lorraine was a good athlete, especially at golfing and bowling. She also liked to go dancing, camping and fishing. She especially enjoyed having coffee with Clara Krueger, a dear friend and neighbor for 20 years. Lorraine is survived by: Her husband of 66 years, Edward Olson of Woodville 2 daughters Jean (Paul) Rickard of Woodville Cherri (Steve) Kading of Downing 4 grandchildren Charles Rickard of River Falls Jennifer Kading of Menomonie Samuel Kading of LaCrosse Jason Kading of Downing 1 brother, Jack (Lois) Franklin of Eau Claire 1 sister-in-law, Mary Olson of Menomonie Other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Eleanor Franklin Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, July 5 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Wayne Hilgendorf officiating. Burial in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Twp. of Menomonie. Friends are welcome on Sunday, July 4 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and on Monday from 12 noon until time of service at the church. The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers.