Pauline was born on March 5, 1938, to Clarence and Ruby Paulsen in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. In 1956, she married William “Bill” Olson, and they had three sons.
Pauline and Bill were married 55 years until his death in 2011.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother-in-law, Merlen Olson, and sister-in-law, Sharon Johns.
Surviving are three sons: Timothy A. (Christa), John D. (Juli), and Stephen P. (Ethany Galloway) Olson; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one special sister-in-law, Kay Olson; two sisters, Nancy (Jerome) Rockma, Barbra Kusler.
Pauline was a devout Christian, and her faith was her foundation throughout her whole life.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7914 W. Cook Rd., Fort Wayne, IN, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. John’s Lutheran Youth Groups.
Pauline will be deeply missed, but she is free at last to be with her Lord.
