In Loving Memory of Jeanne Olson

Jeanne was born April 5, 1939 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Francis and Marcella Brandl and passed away on August 19, 2026. Jeanne had four siblings, all brothers: Dick, James, Dennis, and Steven. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Allan, married for 53 years, and her son Jeff along his wife Christine and their two daughters Kendall and Rebecca.

After graduating from Regis High School in Eau Claire, Jeanne began her working career at Uniroyal Tire Company in Eau Claire. She then moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin and became Data Entry Supervisor at American Motors. Chrysler then bought out American Motors and Jeanne moved to Detroit to continue as a Data Entry Supervisor.

Upon retirement in 1993, Jeanne and Allan moved to Lampe, Missouri and bought their dream house on Table Rock Lake. Jeanne then became very involved in Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church and was active in volunteering to help with social events, meals, and was especially fond of the garage sales used for raising money for various charities. Jeanne was also an active member in the Kimberling City Welcome Wagon and the Garden Club. In 1995, Jeanne joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a valued member until her retirement in 2026. While in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jeanne earned the position of Coxswain and was also the financial officer of the flotilla and of the division.

Jeanne was very active and participated in many activities which included down-hill skiing, fishing, boating, camping, and in her younger years played organized softball. Jeanne and Allan spent their free time boating throughout the Great Lakes and took many vacations exploring the upper Mississippi River. For many years Jeanne and Allan spent four months every winter on South Padre Island camping. Jeanne served on the Board of Directors of the South Padre Island Campers Association. Each summer Jeanne and Allan spent a month camping and fishing on the Flambeau Flowage in central Wisconsin.

Jeanne was a detailed, professional, happy, caring, people person who enjoyed being active and touched the hearts of everybody who knew her.

There will be a Funeral Mass on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, with Father J. Friedel presiding.

Cremation under the care of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, Missouri.