Elizabeth M. Olsvig

Myrtle Elizabeth Olsvig was born on August 14, 1919 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Nels and Gunda (Johnson) Nelson.  She grew up in Stanford Township and attended Country School.  On January 25, 1941, Elizabeth was  married to George Olsvig in Rice Lake, WI. Together, they farmed the Olsvig homestead in the Arland, WI area for 41 years.  Elizabeth had four children, Lynda, Sharon, Garold & Marla.  Her summer hobbies included gardening, canning and preserves but in the winter she sewed, crocheted, quilted and baked. Elizabeth loved a garage sale, seeking out sugar and creamers to add to her amazing collection. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church of Arland and passionate about all of the activities of the Ladies’ Aid. After retirement, Elizabeth had the opportunity to travel the world with her family, creating lasting memories, sampling new cuisines and learning about the cultural history of each new place. For 25 years she would spend her winters in Naples, Fl.  Elizabeth spent the last four and a half years as a resident of the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Lynda Rogstad;
great granddaughter, Emily Malchow;   parents Nels & Gunda Nelson; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survived by daughters & son:
Sharon (Gene) Kuhl, Clear Lake WI
Garold (Carol) Olsvig, Arland, WI
Marla (Jess) Ramsey, Naples, FL

son-in-law: Dan Rogstad, Sarona, WI

14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

Many other family and friends

Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at First Lutheran Church of Arland, WI.
 
Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 am on on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at First Lutheran Church of Arland, WI.
 
Clergy  -  Rev. Timothy Vettrus       Music -  Pam Fall & Carol Hougdahl
 
Casket Bearers - Dennis Eckwall, Donald Eckwall, Lane Eckwall, Kenton Olsvig, Kurtis Olsvig, & Mark Rogstad.
 
Burial will be at the  Arland Cemetery in Arland Township, WI
 
Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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