Phyllis E. Oleson

Obituary

Phyllis Elaine Oleson was born on January 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Emil and Edna (Hanson) Peterson. She grew up on a farm in Heatwole Township. Phyllis was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1946. She furthered her education to become a School Teacher and served as a teacher in a one-room school in district 19, 40, and 44.

On June 2, 1951, Phyllis was united in marriage to Lyle “Dean” Oleson at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with four children, Vikki, Keith, Chris, and Brian. Phyllis and Dean resided in Lynn Township where she farmed with her husband, and later moved to Hutchinson in 1982. They shared 51 years of marriage.

Phyllis was employed at 3M for 27 years. She retired in 1992. Phyllis was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson where she was a Sunday School Teacher and youth group leader.

Phyllis enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, traveling, cooking, and baking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

When she needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of The Oaks in Hutchinson and then later transferred to Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson in August of 2021. Phyllis passed away on January 28, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center, at the age of 93 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Phyllis is survived by her:
Children, Vikki Hombach and her husband, Jon of Hutchinson, MN;
Keith Oleson and his wife, Jody of Jordan, MN;
Chris Oleson and his wife, Rosemary of Hutchinson, MN;
Brian Oleson of Hector, MN;
Grandchildren, Neal Oleson and his wife, Kyla, Kevin Oleson and his wife, Teresa, Kristen Hombach, Libby Oleson, Reece Oleson, Jenna Oleson, Ben Oleson;
Great-grandchildren, Lily, Taylor, Samuel, Everly, Emma, Rosalie;
Sister, Arliss Haag and her husband, Delton of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her Parents, Emil and Edna Peterson; Husband, Lyle “Dean” Oleson; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Everett and Rose Oleson; Brothers-in-law, James Oleson and Robert Oleson as children; Sister-in-law, Audrey Rohm and her husband, George; Siblings, Donald and Myra, Jayne and Louis, Elaine and Loraine.