Verna Marie Olson

Date of Birth: June 16, 1932 Date of Death: October 6, 2009 Verna Marie Olson passed peacefully on October 6, 2009 at The Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN. She was born June 16, 1932 in Amery, WI. Verna was preceded in death by parents, John and Matilda Strandberg; stepmother, Emily Strandberg; sister, Dagmar Berget; brother, Delmer Strandberg; their spouses; nephew, Big Al Berget and many wonderful in-laws. She is survived by husband of 56 years, Willard D. Bill Olson; daughter LeeAnn (Dale) Weigt; son, Jon M. (Judy); grandchildren, Tara, Kyle and Lisa Olson; many family members and friends. Over the years, Verna was employed at Pure Oil Company and the U. S. Post Office. In 1954, she founded Olsons Sewer Service with husband, Bill and played an active role in the business for over 40 years. She was an avid bowler and loved a good garage sale especially going with her best friend, Liz Ellertson! Verna served as President of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 4210 for multiple terms. She was involved in a number of organizations and a community volunteer. Visitation/Memorial Service A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2-5 PM on Sunday, Oct. 11th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. A memorial service will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 No. Shore Dr., Forest Lake at 11 AM Monday, Oct 12th with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. A luncheon will follow the memorial service at Forest Lake VFW Post 4210, 556 - 12th St., Forest Lake. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church.