Marla Olsem, age 63 of New Richmond, WI, lost her battle with cancer peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Marla was born the daughter of Clarence and Gwendolyn (Lewis) Martin on March 12, 1957 in Lincoln, NE. Clarence was in the Air Force, and the family lived in a number of places before settling in New Richmond in 1968. Marla was married to Patrick Olsem on June 25, 1982 in Hammond, WI. She enjoyed gardening and crafts, spending time outdoors and going to the lake. Marla loved music and spent many years singing and playing keyboard and guitar in a band. She was honest, loving and caring. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gwendolyn Martin. Marla is survived by her husband, Patrick Olsem, Sr.; sons, Brian (Wendy) Olsem, Patrick (Sue) Olsem, Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie, Julia, Alyssa, and Emily Olsem; sisters, Paula (Wayne) Ausen, Carla Carlstrom, Mary (Chris) Wittstock, Terri Maloney; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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18 Comments
Prayers for the family. RIP Marla.
Pat, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Marla was a good person very devoted to the Lord in everything she did. Stay strong and keep the faith.
My heart goes out to the family ar this difficult time. May you cherish all the loving memories of this kind hearted lady. With deepest sympathy
So very sorry to all family of Marla. I had the pleasure of getting to know Marla at the lake. She was such a ray of sunshine and loved to dance. She will be missed.
I’m so sorry, she will be missed at the lake.
Pat and Family
Pat and Family We are sooo sorry for your loss. Sending love, hugs and prayers.
Sorry to hear. Marla was a kind soul. Thoughts are with you Pat, Olsems, and family.
My sympathy to her family. She will be missed. My heart goes out to her loved ones.
My heart is broken & I know your sisters are too! RIP my dear sweet Marla.
Sorry for your loss, Marla was a amazing lady, she will be sadly missed
Hugs from us to you Pat. She was a generous happy vibrant person that was so nice. Yes she loved the lake! Our prayers are with you and the Family. 💙
May sweet Marla walk and sing with the Angels. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Our hearts are breaking for you Patrick, sending our deepest sympathies to you and Marly’s family.
We are so sorry for you loss. She was a very caring person and will greatly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Pat, and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Pat so sorry for your loss. 🙁 Will truly miss her smiling face at the lake. Many Many Hugs for you and the family.
I’m so sorry to hear this Pat. My prayers go out to you.
Marla will be gone two years this month. I miss my beautiful friend who was like a sister to me.
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