Alice Jane Olson's Obituary
Alice J. Olson, age 88, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1936 in Iowa a daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Meier) Kuethe. She married Melvin V. Olson. Alice was a long tine member of Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. She had worked as a Postmaster for the US Postal Service and was a member of the NARF (National Association of Retired Federal Employees), NAPUS, (National Association of Postmasters United States) and the Elk Ladies of Oshkosh Lodge # 292. She greatly enjoyed golf and time spent with family and her grandchildren.
Alice is survived by and her memory will be cherished by her husband, Melvin of 42 years; a daughter, Laura Lee Martin of Oshkosh; two grandchildren, Aaron (Stephanie) Martin and Ian Olson; five great-grandchildren, Mariah and Hailee Harris, Chase Martin, Elijah and Esmond Martin. She is further survived by a sister-in-law, Rochelle Kuethe, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Martin; a brother. Wendall Kuethe; sisters, Donna Sauerbrei and Gladys Rettig; brother-in-laws, Gerhardt Rettig and Leo Sauerbrei.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11 am in Zion Lutheran Church 400 N. Sawyer Street in Oshkosh. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery.
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