Marilyn Christine Olson

January 2, 1934- June 24, 2024

Marilyn Christine Olson was born in Brook Park, Minnesota on January 2nd, 1934, to Alice Quammen Olson and Harry Olson. When she was an infant, her parents moved to Lemmon, South Dakota. Marilyn grew up in Lemmon, graduating from Lemmon High School and attending college at Iowa State University, earning a degree in dietetics. After college, Marilyn entered the Army as a 1st lieutenant, serving as a dietician in Germany.

For over 70 years, Marilyn was very active in local, state, and international PEO organizations. In 1982-83, she served as president of the Virginia state chapter and later served as chair of the PEO International Program for Continuing Education committee.

Marilyn passed away June 24th, in Leesburg, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Alison Tanner of Boca Raton, Florida; her grandchildren, Emily, Henry, and Robert Schmid of Germany; and her son-in-law, Ulrich Schmid of Germany.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Alice and Harry Olson; her daughter, Karen Tanner; and her sister, Barbara Olson Wanstedt.

Graveside services will be held at Greenhill Cemetery in Lemmon, SD on July 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

Memorials may be made to the Petrified Wood Park and Museum in Lemmon, PEO Program for Continuing Education Fund, or a charity of your choice.