Jean Terese Olson

Jean Olson was born on November 9, 1925, to Ross and Veronica Kennedy Shafenberg in Casper, WY. She grew up in Wyoming and attended Natrona County High School. After graduating she attended the University of Nebraska where she met Willard "Bill" Olson. They were married on March 30, 1948 in Casper, Wyoming. They lived in Minneapolis and came to Albert Lea in 1965. Jean was a member of the AAUW, Albert Lea Country Club, and enjoyed volunteering for various organizations in Albert Lea. She loved playing bridge, gambling, golf, and gardening. Survivors include her children, Suzanne Olson of Phoenix, AZ, Bill Angie Olson of Albert Lea, and David Cristi Olson of Hershey, PA; grandchildren, Brooke Olson Jimmy Blair, Alex Scherber, and Michael Olson; sister, Mary Shafenberg of Albert Lea; and "Patches". Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bill.