Karen Olson

Karen G. Olson Karen G. Olson was born on August 2, 1936 in Gowry, Iowa daughter of Ruth and Daniel (Anderson) Wilson. The family moved to southern Minnesota, outside of Gibbon, where they farmed. She graduated from Gibbon High School and moved to Minneapolis where she worked as a secretary part-time and as a waitress at a drive-in restaurant where she met Ruebin Olson. The couple was married on June 22, 1957 in Minneapolis. They made their residence in Southern California, and in 1969 they moved to Alexandria, where Karen worked for Douglas County Hospital for 20 years and also sold Avon for 34 years. Karen died on February 16, 2012 at Knute Nelson. She is survived by her husband Ruebin Olson, sons Kevin (Kathy) Olson of Alexandria, and Rob (Laura) Olson of Sioux Falls, SD, two grandchildren Gabrielle Olson and Elena Olson, and sister Denese Wilson Beilke of California. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, son Kent Olson, brothers Gary and Keith Wilson, and sister Kae Weiss. A funeral service was held on Monday February 20, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marilee Bergerson, officiating. Music was provided by Randy Morken. Pallbearers were Kevin Olson, Rob Olson, Al Nelson, Dennis Olson, Brian Weiss, and Brent Weiss. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Alexandria, MN. Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria was in charge of arrangements. Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.andersonfuneral.net