Joan K Olson

A candle was lit by Janet olson on April 2, 2020 12:00 AM

A candle was lit by Elsa Yohn on December 7, 2017 9:22 AM

Message from diannalee.tamayo@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Olson and family. Got a call from my sister Marie Grewal Friday and she told me of Mrs. Olson passing. Well I am glad she is not in pain anymore and she gave it her all. She was so Beautiful both inside and out. I Will never forget her AMAZING SMILE. She was the kindest teacher I ever had the privilege of knowing. Was so Blessed to know her she
was such an influence in my life. AWESOME LADY. You are in my prayers. 💗 Dianna Hoff

A candle was lit by Bob Cook on October 20, 2017 10:48 PM

A candle was lit by Barb (Cote) Smith on October 20, 2017 8:11 PM

Message from Gus & Brenda Elsen

We would like to offer our sympathy to the entire Olson family, our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time, may Joanie rest in peace. We were very fortunate to have known her and we will miss her.

A candle was lit by Gus and Brenda Elsen on October 20, 2017 7:16 PM

Message from Trent Ziegler

I to this day remember being a student in the mid 80's transitioning from Leon school out in the country to the "Big" Junior high school as a 7th grader. I was nervous about the new surroundings and overwhelmed by all of the students. Mrs. Olson was very kind and reassuring to me about the new school the first morning I got there. I was so happy when I found I also had her for P.E. and homeroom. I know she was a special women and am very sorry for your loss, but she is a lady that will always be in my thoughts. I actually regret in my later years not telling her how big of a deal that made for me on my first day of junior high school.

A candle was lit by Laurie Martin on October 20, 2017 11:23 AM

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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Laurie Martin on October 20, 2017 11:22 AM

A candle was lit by chuck hoff on October 20, 2017 10:00 AM

Message from Kathy Oswald Robertson

She was my PE teacher, great lady, loved her & will never forget her smile

A candle was lit by Kathy Oswald Robertson on October 19, 2017 10:35 PM

Message from Black River Falls, WI

Dave and family: It is with deepest sympathy to learn of Joan's death. She was a special person to many. Her memories will be shared by many and by all those who loved her. I shall hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I could not make the wake or service, but know that I was there in thoughts. Bless be Joan's memory and peace be with your family. Nyla (Bock) Musser

Message from Kevin and Marlene Raymer

We are so sorry to hear that Joanie has passed. She was always a very positive person, and a joy to have a conversation with. We could never thank her enough for the terrific influence she had on our daughter's life. She is in a better place now, and may she forever rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Kevin and Marlene Raymer

Message from Ralph and Karin Jandt

Wanted to send my condolences to you all. I had her for a gym teacher and she made it fun. Still have my blue gym suit. Will remember her cheery smile and hellos.

Message from Andy Perry

Dave, Brian, and Kristin,

"Mrs. O" was a fixture in my life growing up - whether at church, Junior High, or gatherings at your home. I still have fond memories of your back-yard golf course. Her creativity and love for students was tremendous. She always seemed to have time to talk to young people and offer them encouragement. My favorite of her quotes was this: Once she and my mom (Sandie) were talking about reading, and she told my mom all the books she was reading. My mom said, "Joanie, how do you find the time to read as much as you do?" Her reply? "Sandie, I have the same twenty-four hours in a day that you do. It's how we choose to use them." I love that. I'm sad she's gone but was blessed to have known her. I know you'll keep her memory alive.

Andy

Message from Peggy Sue "Woodworth" Danz-Calkins

Dear Dave & family-
I was just in Wisconsin visiting family and was told that Joan was very ill. My heart hurts for your hearts! Joan was a "shining light of enthusiasm" in all that she did!! I graduated from Sparta in 1963 and I sang at graduation. At our 50th reunion Mary Olsen & I got to finally sing our duet, "You'll never walk alone"......after we sang, Dave ,you both came up and thanked us and told me we had made you CRY and that you had wept in 1963!! I was SO honored by your kind words; and also the fact that you both took time out of your busy lives to come and share this evening with "us kids"!! I would have SUNG for you both if I had been able to stay. I shall think of you on the day of saying good-bye and know that if I could have, I would have sung Joan home!! Sending you my heartfelt thoughts and LOVE!! Peggy

Message from Tiffany (Felde) Rahn

My condolences to family and close friends. I played golf for La Crosse Central in the 90's and I have fond memories of Joan and the girls she coached at Sparta back then. She was a truly lovely person who always had a smile for everyone, both on and off the course.

A candle was lit by Nicole Jones on October 18, 2017 7:33 PM

A candle was lit by Becky Ayala on October 18, 2017 1:41 PM

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Dave and family, i am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Joan was a super person, Dave and family i am so very sorry on October 18, 2017 1:36 PM

A candle was lit by Loren and Edie Anderson on October 18, 2017 10:45 AM

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It's hard to put into words how much she will be missed. Joanie always had a smile for everyone she came in contact with, and was a friend to all.
Rest in peace my friend and free of pain.

Message from Jim & Sharon Kirchoff

Great lady. Miss Youngdahl was my gym teacher. Class of 1961. You are in our thoughts, Dave. Take care. Jim & Sharon Kirchoff

A candle was lit by Jim & Sharon Kirchoff on October 18, 2017 8:53 AM

Message from ElVeda Lund

Joan was a gemstone. She smoothed the edges of the jaggedness of life. Never negative. Always positive and smiling.

I grieve along side her family for this tremendous loss of earthly life.

Be at peace now, my dear friend. I carry you in my heart.

May the strength of Joan carry the family forward.

Love,
ElVeda Lund "Bunny"

A candle was lit by Jo E. Edwards on October 17, 2017 10:21 PM

Message from Jo Ellen Orpha Edward

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Olson's family and friends. She was a wonderful person. Great P.E. teacher and BEST golf coach ever!!!

A candle was lit by Kim and Todd Bowen on October 17, 2017 9:34 PM

A candle was lit by Donna Swartz on October 17, 2017 8:34 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Alice, your loving niece. I love you Aunt Joan... on October 17, 2017 8:32 PM

A candle was lit by David Richgruber on October 17, 2017 6:57 PM

Message from Barbara (Groesbeck) Pitt

Condolences to family. She was fairly new to SHS when she was my gym teacher -class of '61. Later we had seasonal camping site near Aberdeen Md at Long Bar Harbor Camp Ground and one weekend her and husband pulled in there. I recognized them and it was lovely to see someone from Wisc. Of course they were trying MD blue crabs. RIP

A candle was lit by Kiley Hansen on October 17, 2017 5:14 PM

Message from Stepheny

Sorry for your loss Dave thoughts and prayers with your familys. Stepheny Fanning

Message from Ronald Nowak Jr

Joan had such a fantastic smile, in fact, I never recall her without it. A memory I will forever cherish. My deepest sympathy to the entire Olson family. God Bless.

A candle was lit by Dale & Sue isensee on October 17, 2017 12:24 PM

A candle was lit by Jeff and Jodi Wilcox on October 17, 2017 12:03 PM

Message from Ron and Jan Olson

Dear Dave & Family: We are so VERY SORRY for your great loss. Joanie was such a wonderful gal, warm and inviting, always cheerful and smiling and upbeat. We will miss her and remember her always. She loved Ron's hugs and because we are now in Fla., Ron wasn't able to "dish" those out to her as much as he would've liked.
Again, our deepest sympathies to all of you and we will always remember her as a true and special friend. Blessings, Ron & Jan

A candle was lit by Elaine Lee on October 17, 2017 11:41 AM

Message from Doug & Peggy Brabant

Dave and Family, we are so sorry for your loss.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Peggy

A candle was lit by Al & Penny Brueggen on October 17, 2017 9:07 AM

A candle was lit by Ted and Andrea Radde on October 17, 2017 8:45 AM

A candle was lit by Mary on October 17, 2017 8:43 AM

A candle was lit by Teri, Tami, Tali & Traci Tichenor on October 17, 2017 8:34 AM

A candle was lit by Patti and Darrell Abbott on October 17, 2017 8:07 AM

A candle was lit by Wendy Donahue on October 17, 2017 7:58 AM

A candle was lit by Theresa (Brabant) Johnson on October 17, 2017 7:54 AM

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A candle was lit by Mischell Brown Schur on October 17, 2017 6:46 AM

A candle was lit by Tammy & Steve Hillyer on October 17, 2017 6:42 AM

Message from NoTim & Sandy Burkwalt

No words can express our sadness. We are thinking of Dave & the Olson family. Joannie will be missed by us and by soooooo many who loved her. She was Special ❤️🙏

A candle was lit by Tracy Smith Oszman on October 17, 2017 4:35 AM

A candle was lit by Jean Carey Bardeen on October 17, 2017 1:24 AM

A candle was lit by Patricia Getter (Stark) on October 16, 2017 10:33 PM

A candle was lit by Kris on October 16, 2017 10:28 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Rasmussen on October 16, 2017 10:25 PM

A candle was lit by Jodie McKenna on October 16, 2017 9:55 PM

Message from Jason Dennison

She was such a wonderful cheerful person! Always had a smile for you no mater what, it was like God will smiling with her. May God grant peace to all who knew her.
Jason

A candle was lit by Jason Dennison on October 16, 2017 9:16 PM

A candle was lit by Mona and Cyndy Kenyon on October 16, 2017 9:16 PM

A candle was lit by Peggy Burke on October 16, 2017 9:08 PM

A candle was lit by Melissa and Kory Revels on October 16, 2017 8:52 PM

Message from Tom and Joyce Wright

Dave and family- your loss is overwhelming. We are so sorry. We hope the Lord will assist you at this time.

A candle was lit by Dennis and Mary Knoll on October 16, 2017 8:50 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Ellen (Clark) Hanusa on October 16, 2017 8:50 PM

A candle was lit by Tom and Joyce Wright on October 16, 2017 8:48 PM

A candle was lit by Cassandra Peterson on October 16, 2017 8:40 PM

Message from Larry and Shawn Mosley

Brian,
Shawn and I are saddened by your loss. We always enjoyed running into your Mom and catching up with what you were doing. Our prayers go out to you and your Family.

A candle was lit by Mike and Arlene Erickson Family on October 16, 2017 8:31 PM

Message from Julie JNones

Mrs. Olson was a great PE teacher. ?She always greeted us with a warm smile, helped us girls build self esteem, encouraged us and helped us grown into women., She is a teacher that I have always remembered and cherish in my memories. I'm sorry to hear of her passing. I hope the family is at peace and hold all her memories close to your hearts.

A candle was lit by Julie Jones on October 16, 2017 8:23 PM

Message from Keri Sprehn Durkin

To one of the most important and influential women, teacher, coach and mother figure in my life....Mrs. Olson! May God bless you and keep you safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
With Sympathy
Keri

A candle was lit by Keri Sprehn Durkin on October 16, 2017 8:08 PM

Message from Bob & Marilyn Gnewikow

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Joanie was such a special gal. She was loved by so many and will be missed so very much. . Love to you all.

A candle was lit by Marilyn and Bob Gnewikow on October 16, 2017 7:55 PM

A candle was lit by Melissa on October 16, 2017 7:52 PM

A candle was lit by Tim & Sandy Burkwalt on October 16, 2017 7:48 PM

A candle was lit by Lynn Edwards on October 16, 2017 7:29 PM

Message from Holly & Dave Arnold.

I'm so sorry for your loss. She touched many lives, and was loved by many. I know you must wonderful memories. Nothing we say can ease the pain, just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Message from Lisa Sullivan

So sorry to hear about Joan. May God bless you and know you have much support and people you care around you. Love you, Lisa Sullivan

A candle was lit by Mary Mary on October 16, 2017 7:18 PM

Message from Donna Oswald Whitehead

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Joan! She was a great lady and teacher. She was my gym teacher, Class of 1962.

A candle was lit by Holly Arnold on October 16, 2017 7:17 PM

A candle was lit by Linda Dahlby on October 16, 2017 7:16 PM

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Dear Dave and family, I am so sorry for the loss if your beloved Joanie. She was something special. I will miss her.

A candle was lit by Lisa Sullivan on October 16, 2017 7:15 PM

A candle was lit by Linda and Larry Dahlby on October 16, 2017 7:02 PM

A candle was lit by Kari on October 16, 2017 6:41 PM

Message from Kari Waite

An absolutely amazing woman. Never without a smile. (Except when I 'accidentally' forgot my ugly blue gym suit...again) I will miss seeing her. Love to the family.