Patricia Olson

Patricia “Pat” A. Olson, age 87, of Siren died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Traditions of Frederic, holding her husband’s hand. Pat was born June 11, 1929 in Napoleon, North Dakota to Luella and Monroe Sisco one of three children. The family moved to several places before settling in Falun, WI. Pat graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1946. On May 14, 1949 Pat married Eugene J. Olson at the English Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, WI. Pat and Gene settled in Siren and raised five children David, Daniel, Marsha, Brenda and Laura. As well as being a busy mother, Pat worked as the Assistant Administrator at Capeside Good Samaritan Nursing Home and later as Director of Aging Program until her retirement in 1991. Retirement found them living on Clear Lake in Siren where Pat loved watching her grandchildren play at their beach. Pat and Gene also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. Pat was a member of the Siren Covenant Church belonging to several Bible Study groups, Christian Women’s Club and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert; and son, David. She is survived by her loving husband, Gene; sister, Julie; brother-in-law, Don; children: Daniel (Tricia) Olson, Marsha Olson, Brenda (Royce) Dunbar, and Laura (Doug) Coyour; grandchildren: Seth Olson, Megan Olson, Dane Olson, Nicholas (Maggie) Psyhos, Andrew (Lexy) Psyhos, Christopher (Katie) Psyhos, Ian (Caitlin) Dunbar, Harrison Dunbar, Mitchell (Kelsie) Coyour, Ashley (Chad) Crosby, Abigail (Ryan) Johnson, and Jena (D.J.) Ryan; great-grandchildren: Chase, Morgan, and Joyel Crosby; Ryker, Newtyn, and baby Johnson; and Ainsley Olson; and many nieces and nephew. Funeral Services to be held at the Siren Covenant Church on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00am (visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am) with Pastor Brian Pardun officiating. Pat will be laid to rest at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com