Official Obituary of
Leorra Myrtle Olufson
January 25, 1930 ~ October 9, 2019 (age 89) 89 Years Old
Leorra Olufson Obituary
Leorra Myrtle Olufson, age 89, of Mondovi, WI, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her daughter's home in Texas. She was born on January 25, 1930 in the township of Naples, county of Buffalo, Wisconsin, to Reinhold and Dorothy (Yenny) Steinke. On July 11, 1953, she was united in marriage to Merlin L. "Buster" Olufson in Mondovi, WI. The couple farmed in Norden and raised five children. They enjoyed 58 years together before Buster passed away in 2011.
Besides caring for her family, Leorra had many other interests including gardening, bowling, traveling, and reading. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Norden. She will always be remembered for her delicious homemade bread and lefse.
Leorra is survived by her five children, Jeffery Olufson of Hager City, WI, Jennifer (Tom Atwood) Olufson of Bruce, WI, Victoria (Tony) Stone of Stephenville, TX, Teresa (John) Accola of Mondovi, WI, and Julie (Wade) Godfrey of Stephenville, TX; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Olufson, Elizabeth (Conrad Knutson) Olufson, Dalton Atwood, Ashley (Josh) Bergman, Erica (Aaron) Helmig, Jack Accola, Jake Accola, Baylee (Triston) Hornbeck, and Hadlee Godfrey; four great-grandchildren, Ella, Daxton, Braedyn, and Ryder; three sisters, Deloris Hurd of Milford, CT, Veda Schultz of Herbster, WI, and Ardell Steinke of Vacaville, CA; sister-in-law, Janis (Everett) Grilley of Sarona, WI; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Olufson; parents, Reinhold and Dorothy Steinke; sister, Gloria Guyette; and brother, Alton Steinke.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Norden with Pastor Kermit Solem officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.
S367 CR-Y
Norden, WI 54755
S367 CR-Y
Norden, WI 54755
Besides caring for her family, Leorra had many other interests including gardening, bowling, traveling, and reading. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Norden. She will always be remembered for her delicious homemade bread and lefse.
Leorra is survived by her five children, Jeffery Olufson of Hager City, WI, Jennifer (Tom Atwood) Olufson of Bruce, WI, Victoria (Tony) Stone of Stephenville, TX, Teresa (John) Accola of Mondovi, WI, and Julie (Wade) Godfrey of Stephenville, TX; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Olufson, Elizabeth (Conrad Knutson) Olufson, Dalton Atwood, Ashley (Josh) Bergman, Erica (Aaron) Helmig, Jack Accola, Jake Accola, Baylee (Triston) Hornbeck, and Hadlee Godfrey; four great-grandchildren, Ella, Daxton, Braedyn, and Ryder; three sisters, Deloris Hurd of Milford, CT, Veda Schultz of Herbster, WI, and Ardell Steinke of Vacaville, CA; sister-in-law, Janis (Everett) Grilley of Sarona, WI; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Olufson; parents, Reinhold and Dorothy Steinke; sister, Gloria Guyette; and brother, Alton Steinke.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Norden with Pastor Kermit Solem officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
OCT 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Trinity Lutheran Church - NordenS367 CR-Y
Norden, WI 54755
Funeral Service
OCT 19. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Trinity Lutheran Church - NordenS367 CR-Y
Norden, WI 54755
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