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Gretchen Ruth Olson
June 16th, 1938 - August 7th, 2025
Loving wife, mother, and grandma, Gretchen Ruth Olson, 87, entered the presence of the Lord on August 7, 2025. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy bible.
Gretchen was born in LaCrosse, WI to Edwin Groth and Ruth Schmaltz in 1938. She was the youngest of 3. Gretchen married Norman Olson in 1958. They started their family in LaCrosse and then moved to Blaine, MN in 1968. They raised two daughters, Kristine and Paula.
She was a dedicated employee of Northwestern Bell for 31 years as a telephone operator. Her greatest joy was being ‘Grandma O’ in the lives of all her grandchildren. Throughout her life, she found joy in prayer, strength, and peace in the promises of eternal life. She shared her faith through kindness, compassion, and unyielding trust in God’s plan.
Gretchen is survived by her children; Kristine Arey (Scott), and Paula Welch (Patrick). Grandchildren, Kendyl (Bob) Bernard, Kellen (Libby) Arey, Kaley (Nick) Sveen, Nathan Lukasavitz, Austin Niemann, and Tanner Niemann. Great Grandchildren; Addison, Avery, Lennox and Briar.
A private family celebration of life will be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John Hagee Ministries.
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