Lucille E. Olson

OLSON, LUCILLE E.

Lucille E. Olson, age 82, of Appleton, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 with her family at her side. Lucille was born on July 8, 1928, in Greenwood, Wisconsin, to the late William and Clara (Haider) Thums. She married Norman Olson on August 21, 1948, in Rib Lake. Lucille was well-known as a skilled crocheter, enjoyed trips Up North and was a member of the Happy Hopper Club. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Norman; her children, Shirley (Glenn) Nikkila, Medford; Sandra Olson, Walworth, Wisconsin; Sharon (Steven) Havel, Appleton; and Jerome Olson, Shiocton; her grandchildren, Coreen (Virgil) Wilcox; Jeffery Nikkila; Jason Havel (special friend, Sonia Wiesner); Matthew (Janna) Havel; Jenny Olson and Beth Olson; her great grandchildren, Jessica Campbell and Samantha (Campbell), Erica Nikkila; and Nathan Janssen; her brothers and sisters, Earl (Vi) Thums, William (Diane) Thums, Jr, Henry (Donna) Thums, Dennis (Cheryl) Thums, Bruce (Donna) Thums, Armella (Don) Berger, Virginia Birch, Rosella (Jerry) Dvorak and Vicky (Roger) Oats; and her sister-in-law, Shirley Thums. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lucille was preceded in death by her son, Gerald; her brothers, Edward and Dale; and her sisters, Kathleen, Lorren, Clara and Caroline. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Deacon Craig Merrick officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staffs at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Appleton Medical Center and the Appleton Health Center for their loving care.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231