Barbara Olson

Barbara “Barb” Olson, 70, of the town of Holway, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin.

A funeral service celebrating Barb’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Holway with the Rev. Lynne Pahl officiating.  Interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Barb was born September 25, 1952 in Medford to William and Mattie (Miller) Schrock.  She grew up in the town of Holway, where her family farmed.

While working at a neighboring farm, she met her future husband, Dale Olson.  The two were united in marriage on October 7, 1974 in Waukegan, IL.  They resided in the town of Holway and farmed on Dale’s family farmstead while raising their three children.

Barb also worked outside the home, working at area restaurants until purchasing her own. She owned and operated Cabin Café for many years.  She then worked in local assisted living facilities until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, bird watching, flower gardening and listening to old time country music.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, Allen (Araceli) Olson of Onalaska, Chad (Jennifer) Olson of Stetsonville, Sarah (Joe) Serrano of Dorchester; daughter-in-law, Joanna Olson of Onalaska; nine siblings; eight grandchildren, Jaylin, Caleb, Ryleigh and Kinlee Olson, Joseph and Mya Serrano, Karsten and August Olson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dale on May 6, 2014; and two sisters.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

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