Joanne M. Olesen

Obituary

Joanne Marlene Olesen was born on March 19, 1935, in Rich Valley Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Carl and Florence (Griebe) Klabunde. Joanne was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1952.

On August 8, 1985, Joanne was united in marriage to Victor Olesen at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Joanne and Victor resided in Hutchinson and shared 19 years of marriage until Victor passed away on April 7, 2005.

Joanne was a loving homemaker to her husband and children. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of American Legion Post 96 Auxiliary in Hutchinson.

Joanne enjoyed dancing, sewing and cooking. She also enjoyed playing cards and slot machines. In her later years, she enjoyed coloring, collecting elephants and playing bingo. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

When Joanne needed assistance with her daily health, she became a resident at Harmony River Living Center on June 3, 2014. She passed away there on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Joanne is survived by her:
Daughters, Brenda Carol Sturges and her significant other, Michael Butera, of Hutchinson, MN,
                     Janel Timm and her husband, Jeremy, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Ethan (Sarah) Mills, Netharly Yaeger, Rochelle (Chris) Shurrum, Tanner Timm, Taylor Timm, and Taylin Timm;
10 Great Grandchildren plus twins arriving in September;
Step Children, Sheldon Olesen and Randy Olesen;
Step Grandchildren, Paul Olesen and Michael Olesen;
Brother-In-Law, Waldo Dohman of White Bear Lake, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Joanne is preceded in death by her Parents, Carl and Florence Klabunde; First Husband, Wesley Anderson; Second Husband, Dale Lee; Third Husband, Victor Olesen; Son, Gale Anderson; Daughter, Barbara Ann Skeels; Step Daughter, Shirley Bosick; and Siblings, Lowell Klabunde, Ivan (Darlene) Klabunde, Glorian Dohman, Ronald (Shirley) Klabunde, Clinton Klabunde, and Patricia Baltrush.