| Graduation Year | Class of 1958 |
| Date of Birth | Apr 12, 1940 |
| Date of Passing | Apr 02, 2026 |
| About | SuzAnne Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on April 12, 1940, in Stillwater, Minnesota, SuzAnne spent her entire life rooted in the community she loved, raising her own family in the same town where she was raised. She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Ken Olson; children, Kirsten (Greg) Ross, Peter (Marsha) Olson, Susan (Damien) Nelson, and Eric (Jen) Olson; brother, Jon (Kathy) Schmoeckel; and 11 cherished grandchildren. She was preceded indeath by her parents, Karl and Vi Schmoeckel; and brother, Steve Schmoeckel. SuzAnne had a deep love for life's simple pleasures and the people who filled it. Shetreasured time spent at her parents' cabin on Big Carnelian Lake, where familymemories were made across generations. She had a gift for bringing people together,whether at family gatherings, tending to her garden, or enjoying dinners at theStillwater Country Club. Her love of knitting and sewing brought her quiet joy andallowed her to share handmade gifts with those she held dear. Each winter, she andKen escaped to the warm shores of Sanibel, Florida, where she delighted in shelling thebeach - a ritual that brought her great peace. SuzAnne will be deeply and greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.Her warmth, grace, and love leave an enduring mark on the hearts of her family andfriends. Services Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater Saturday, April 18, 2026 Visitation: 10:00 AM Service: 11:00 AM Memorials |
