Miram N. Olmstead

Miriam N. Olmsted, 100, of Fond
du Lac, died on May 7, 2017, at the Woodlands Senior Park.

 

She was born on November 30,
1916, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Lamar A. and Anna V. Sears Olmsted. 

 

Miriam attended Fond du Lac
schools graduating from Fond du Lac Senior High School, in the January class of
1934.  She attended business education
classes at Vocational School until entering Oshkosh State Teachers College in
the elementary program graduating in 1939.

 

She began teaching fifth and
sixth grades in Markesan, then moved to Two Rivers, teaching fifth grade until
retiring in 1979.  Her remaining years
were spent in Fond du Lac where she was active in both work and social
activities at Covenant United Methodist Church. 
Miriam also volunteered in various organizations and enjoyed gardening,
traveling, and card games.

 

Miriam is survived by
cousins, her loving caregiver, Agnes Hayes, many loyal and giving friends, especially
her church family at Covenant United Methodist Church.

 

VISITATION:  The family will greet relatives and friends
from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Covenant United Methodist
Church, 20 North Marr Street,                            

Fond du Lac.

 

SERVICE:  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m.
on Sunday at Covenant United Methodist Church with Rev. Min Chea officiating.

 

Inurnment in Rienzi Cemetery
will follow the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials
are appreciated to Covenant United Methodist Church.

 

Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel
& Crematory is serving the family. www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com.    920-921-4420