Dorothy Olson Waltz

Dorothy Hilda Olson Waltz was born on August 14, 1917 to William and Beatrice Mathison Hall in Albert Lea. She grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Dorothy worked as a sales clerk for Skahan's Store and Westrum's Outlet. On June 26, 1942 Dorothy was united in marriage to Freemont S. Tom Olson. The couple had 3 daughters. After Freemont's death, Dorothy married Dean C. Waltz on December 20, 1977. She was a very thoughtful person who enjoyed sending cards to people and visiting those who were shut-ins and in nursing homes. Dorothy was always ready for a party or get together with friends and family. Dorothy was a member of the West Freeborn Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea where she was active in mission circle. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Senior Center Crafts and bingo, and a past member of the Elks and Eagles. Dorothy loved to play piano, read and dance. She also enjoyed doing word puzzles, games and watching television. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her along with her special friends Margie, Chieko, Hilde, Audrey, and Syd. Survivors include her daughters Judith Ann Jerry McDonnell of Anchorage, AK, Joanne Elaine Gene Hansen of Albert Lea, and Mary Linda Heintz of Burnsville; grandchildren, Kimberly Jeffrey Turner, Jon Jayne Hansen, Kacy Scott Hillman, Annie Heintz, John Amanda Heintz; great-grandchildren Elias Hansen, Lindsey and Brittney Turner, and Anthony Heintz; step-children Daryl Donna Waltz, Dale Debbie Waltz, Dalys Diane Waltz, Darla Hallie Pruitt, Dana Waltz, Delare John Delaney, Dylan Jennifer Waltz, Darcy Lynn Waltz; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Joy White; sisters-in-law Helen Schoen and Cordelia Olson; brothers-in-law Vernon Joyce Olson and Walter Mona Olson; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents William and Beatrice Hall; husbands Freemont S. Tom Olson and Dean C. Waltz; brothers Stanley and Pershing Hall; sister Synola Payne and several brothers and sisters-in-law.