Lynn Louise Olive, 68, Post Lake, died Aug. 24, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was born on Aug. 27, 1947, to the late Roy and Jane (Easson) Elsmo in Racine.
On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Robert Olive at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine.
She was a graduate of Lutheran High School and went on to earn an associate degree in Marketing, Transportation and Distribution from Gateway Technical College.
As an ambitious businessperson, Lynn began working for Bartz Cartage from 1966-1972. She was also employed at Zahn’s Department Store from 1969-1974. Along with her grandmother she owned and operated Arlo Associates. She later became owner and vice-president of Raemarc, Inc. from 1974-1999.
She resided in Racine until 1977 and then moved to Waterford until 2002. Upon retirement, Robert and Lynn moved to Post Lake and enjoyed winters in Port Isabel, Texas.
She was active in Racine Kenosha Women’s Traffic Club, Delta Nu Alpha, National Management Association, Parish Highlands ATV Club, Wolf River ATV Club, and American Legion Post 498 Auxiliary. She was an avid basket weaver, did beading, and crafted jewelry. Lynn and Bob enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan, fishing, and traveling.
Survivors include her husband; a brother, Marc (JoAnne) Elsmo; sisters, Joan (Tom) Herman, Deborah (Brian) DelCampo, all of Racine; brother-in-law, James (Diane) Olive, East Troy; sisters-in-law, Kathryn HohnHorst and Betty Boetcher, both Racine, and Mary (Walter) Henning, Rochester; niece, Elizabeth (Ben) Thomas; nephew, David (Andrea) Elsmo; great-niece, Josie Thomas; and in the Olive family her many nieces and nephews and their families.
Her extended family includes Judy Winsall, Bekki and Gene Baas, Linda and Lonnie Keckhaver, Bill and Nancy Moll, Teri and Jon Stonner, Keith and Kris Blanchard, and Kathy Raduenz
She was further preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, sister-in-law, Charlene Boetcher and a brother-in-law, John Boetcher.
A gathering in memory of Lynn and to celebrate her life will is Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1-4 p.m., at the Elcho Clubhouse. A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m., at the Elcho Clubhouse with a time of celebration to follow. The Rev. Dana Schindler will officiate.
Memorials in Lynn’s name may be directed to The American Heart Association and St. Luke’s Medical Center Tribute Fund.
Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.strasserrollerfh.com.
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