Mary Lynn Olson, 98, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mary Lynn was born on December 23, 1922 at home in rural DeSoto to J. Harold and Gertrude Seymour. She attended school at Sunnyside School through the eighth grade and graduated from Viroqua High School and Vernon County Normal School in Viroqua, Wisconsin
On August 20, 1949, Mary Lynn was united in marriage with Melvin E. Olson at DeSoto Lutheran Church. She taught several years in one room school houses in Vernon County (Partridge, Bad Axe, & Genoa). Mary Lynn was a faithful member of DeSoto Lutheran Church & St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien, where she was active in Women of the ELCA, Sunday School teacher, and Quilting Ladies. She was also a member of Retired Teachers Association, Women’s Civic Club and volunteered at the Coulee Cap. Mary Lynn was an Avon Representative for a number of years. She was a teacher aide at B.A. Kennedy elementary school for many years. Mary Lynn enjoyed sewing, crocheting doilies, quilting, gardening, bus tours, and visiting with family and friends.
Mary Lynn is survived by her daughters, Karen (James) Gerth, Marlene (Rodney) Check; grandsons, Nathan (Sarah) Gerth, David (Heather) Gerth, Charles (Jessica) Gerth, Paul Check, Carl (Nola) Check, Justin Check; and her great-grandchildren, Charlotte Gerth, Weston Gerth, Edwin Gerth and Carter Check.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; brother, Harlan and sister-in-law, Naomi.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. There will be a visitation from 10:00 am until time of service at the church on Tuesday.
Inurnment will follow at DeSoto Lutheran Cemetery in DeSoto, Wisconsin.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is assisting the family with arrangements.