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Josephine "Joan" Olmstead

Feb 7, 1938 – Nov 13, 2018

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018

VISITATION: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 6:30 p.m.

DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY

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Memorials in Joan’s name have been suggested to H.O.P.E. Safehouse (1911 Taylor Ave)

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RACINE – Mrs. Josephine “Joan” Olmstead, 80, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

She was born in Mount Pleasant on February 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Verne and Sadie (nee: Corder) Healy.   On October 25, 1954 she married Jerry J. Olmstead.  He preceded her in death on January 30, 2018.

Joan enjoyed the simple things in life.  She loved flower gardening, reading, camping, fishing, and being in the company of her family; including her dog, Muffin.

She is survived by her sons, David (Brenda) Olmstead and John Olmstead both of Franksville; daughter Karen (Raymond) Billips of Racine; her grandchildren, Carly Billips, Gregory (Katie Spranger) Billips, Jacqueline (Ben) Chapman, Jacob (Stephanie) Olmstead and Amannda Olmstead; her great-grandchildren Aubrianna, Malaki, Katherine, Lillian, Madeleine, Quintin, Olivia, and Miles; her sister-in-law Dolores Olmstead of Racine; as well as other relatives and friends. Joan was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Healy and Robert (Kay) Healy; her brothers-in-law, Chet Olmstead and Robert (Eldeane) Olmstead; and sister-in-law, Joyce (Cliff) Turner.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 for a visitation from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  A service remembering her life will follow at 6:30 p.m.  A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials in Joan’s name have been suggested to H.O.P.E. Safehouse (1911 Taylor Ave).

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  1. Gary and Cyndy King says

    November 16, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and Brenda and your families.

  2. Lynette & Roger says

    November 18, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Our deepest sympathies at the passing of Dave’s Mom! Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

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My husband, Tom, died on Jan. 24, 2015. From that life-changing day and still now, Gary and his sons have been at my side taking care of me, advising me, and guiding me with their sensitive, caring, and efficient expertise. I have heard from friends and family how perfect and wonderful the funeral service was (it was a blur for me), and I have the beautiful obit, memorial booklets, CD rom of slide show, celebration candle, portrait, and even personalized thank you cards to provide memories and comfort during difficult days ahead. My heart is full of thanks and appreciation to Gary Langendorf and his entire family.

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