Velda Lena Augusta Olson

Velda L. A. Olson, age 90 of Embarrass, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah.

Velda was born on March 4, 1924 in the Town of Pella, Shawano County as the daughter of the late Paul & Adelia (Dordel) Gruetzmacher, Sr. As a young child, Velda moved with her family to Embarrass where she has resided ever since.  She was united in marriage to Floyd “Mike” Olson on December 4, 1942 in Embarrass.  During the 1960s, Velda worked at the Hanson Glove Factory in Clintonville for a number of years aside from raising their six children. She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass where she volunteered as a member of the Ladies Aid.  Velda also served her community as a past treasurer for the Embarrass River Conservation Club, a member of the VFW Post #664 Women’s Auxiliary, assisted with various activities involving the Embarrass Fire Department, and also helped clean the village hall. Mike preceded his wife in death on June 4, 1980.  More recently, Velda moved to the Pinewood Apartments in Embarrass where she enjoyed socializing with friends and neighbors.  Some of her favorite pastimes were gardening, fishing, playing bingo, and working on word search or jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include: Her Children & their families: Judy (Don) Fields, their son Robert (Sue) Fields & children Natalie & Kaitlyn, their daughter Lynne (Gregg) Krause & children Jacob & Kelly; Joanne (Gerald) Desens, their son Jeffrey (Lisa) Desens & children Brynn & Carsen, their daughter Debra (Jeffrey) Hietpas & children Jessica & Nick, their son Brian (Leah) Desens & children Jack, Sam & Emma; Jane (Ron) Jokipii, their daughter Christine (Al) Bolwerk, their son Kevin Jokipii & children Riley, Allyson & Ross; Jean (Ed) Brockman, their son Patrick Schoenheide; James Olson, daughter Wendy Degner & daughter Sherry (Paul) Huntington & children Brice, Breanne, Brooke, Bronson & Brynne, daughter Kelly (Todd) Hoffman & children Hunter & Hilary;  Janice Bleck, son Troy (Tracy) Bleck & children Dylan & Tony, daughter Erica (Mike) Magee, and son Eric M. (Megan) Bleck & children Eric H., Jordan & Jaden.

Her Brother:  Paul (Marie) Gruetzmacher, Jr.

Also numerous other relatives and friends.

Velda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mike, daughter-in-law Pansy Olson, sisters; Duaine & June, and brothers; Vilas & Melvin.   

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass with Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating.  Inurnment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery also in Embarrass.  Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service.  The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.  An online guestbook for Velda can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com. 

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