Arlene M. Olson, age 91, formerly of 4105 Delta St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Arlene was born on May 9, 1932, in Burlington, the daughter of the late Howard S. and Helen A. (Paulsen) Fleming. She attended and was confirmed at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School, and graduated from Burlington High School in 1950. On September 15, 1956, Arlene was united in marriage with Roger L. Olson at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. After 52 years of marriage, Roger preceded her in death on April 29, 2009. In 1960, the couple along with their two sons moved to Manitowoc. Arlene worked at several offices in Manitowoc. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and doing woodcrafts with Roger in their retirement. Arlene was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Senior Center, and the Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Survivors include Arlene’s son and two daughters-in-law, Gregory M. Olson (Tani Kohlmeier), Manitowoc; and Jeanne Olson, De Pere; step granddaughter, Kysa (Greg) Walter; step great grandchildren, Kaleb, Mackenzie and Maxwell, all of De Pere; brother, Robert (Jane) Fleming, Leon, IA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pat Olson, Muskego; Dennis and Karen Olson, Colfax; and Charles and Julie Olson, Phillips; also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roger; son, James S. Olson; parents, Howard and Helen Fleming; brother, Richard Fleming; sister, Jeanette (Phil) Weiler; nephew, Timothy Weiler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oscar M. and Hazel L. Olson; and sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Ellen (Robert) Holler and Richard Olson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Arlene’s name to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Lutheran High School or donor’s choice.
Arlene’s family would like to thank the staffs of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice and Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation for all their care and compassion. Also, special thanks to Mom’s longtime friend, Rogene Behringer, for all of the help and friendship she provided to Arlene.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
