Marie I Olson

Marie has 3 children. Douglas Olson, Marla Runge, and David Olson. She is Grandmother to 11. Benjamin Olson, Mike Olson, Amy Fields, Travis Olson, Chyna Mundy, Christine Coash, Leigh VanTassel, Debbie Peschel, John Runge, Keith Olson, and Amanda Olson. A Funeral Service for Marie will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Tim Stacy presiding. Visitation will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023 1 hour prior to the funeral service (9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.) at Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva, Nebraska. In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Linden Church Cemetery in rural Rock Port, Missouri. Marie Inez (Shepperson) Olson was born on December 15, 1924 and passed away on September 2, 2023 in Geneva, NE at the age of 98. She was the oldest of 2 children born to (Marion) Earl and Myra Shepperson. She was baptized and confirmed in the 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Port, MO in 1938. She graduated high school in 1942 from Rock Port High School. She had worked in the local bakery and at the soda fountain in the local pharmacy to help support her family. She married Raymond Olson in 1944 and they moved numerous times to support his military service. After the war, they moved to Lincoln, NE to raise their family. In 1959 they moved with their 3 children to Papillion, NE. She led a life of service to her church, her community, and her family. She and Raymond worked for and retired from Western Electric. She was an active member of the Pioneer organization before and after retirement. She volunteered and supported the church in numerous positions. She served the community with leadership positions in Scouts, Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls. She was a proud—and funny—clown. After completing Clown College, she recruited and performed with her children and grandchildren in nursing homes, senior centers, parades, and other events. Her dedication to travel and creating educational experiences was passed to her family. Every year she and Raymond took their children, then grandchildren on vacations. These many trips included crossing the US to see all the state capitals and national parks. She is preceded in death by her parents Marion Earl and Myra Shepperson, an infant grandson Benjamin, her brother Merle Shepperson, a nephew Mark Shepperson, her husband Raymond Olson, and a son Douglas Olson. She is survived by daughter Marla and (Jim) Runge, son David and (Connie) Olson, daughter-in-law Lillie Olson, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. She was a light in our lives and will be dearly missed.

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Marie I Olson

December 15, 1924 - September 2, 2023