Elmer Olson's Obituary
Elmer Lewis Olson, age 84, of Berlin, WI., formerly of Poy Sippi, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005 at Brown-Wilcox Retirement Home in Berlin. Elmer was born in the Town of Poy Sippi, Wauhara Co., WI. on June 28, 1920, a son of the late Henry and Anna (Nielsen) Olson. He attended Copenhagen School and farmed on the family farm until he retired and moved to Berlin. Elmer was baptized, confirmed and married Marilynn Coffrin at First Lutheran Church in Poy Sippi. He is survived by Wife: Marilynn Olson, Berlin, WI.; Sisters: Elsie Hansen, Oshkosh, WI.; Lenore (Robert) Williams, Oshkosh, WI.; Sisters-in-law: LaVerne Olsen, Poy Sippi, WI.; Lola Olsen, Poy Sippi, WI.; Brother in law: Winlynn (Leah) Coffrin, Chandler, AZ.. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers - Alvin Olsen and Anton (Tony) Olsen and a brother-in-law - Frank Hansen. Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Poy Sippi at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 19th, with Reverend David Sielaff officiating. Interment will be held at Poy Sippi Cemetery, Town Poy Sippi, Waushara Co., WI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church. Memorials can be made to First Lutheran Church of Poy Sippi. Elmer's family would like to thank Brown-Wilcox Retirement Home for all of the care and concern that they gave to Elmer.
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