Gail Ione Olson, 81, of Holmen, WI, was called home to rock the babies late Wednesday evening, March 3rd, 2021.  She was first born to Leonard and Ethel Johnson of Fredrick, WI.  Gail married William E. Olson in Siren, WI and they were married for over 60 years.

In her spare time she enjoyed soft country and blue grass at the music festivals she traveled to with William.  Her hobbies also included baking, jigsaw puzzles, counted cross stitch and mostly saying “I love you” and “feel a hug”.

Gail is survived by her daughter, Michelle Emmons; sons, Troy (Jenny) Olson, Ross (Angela) Olson and Daniel Stumlin; grandchildren, Carissa (Lawrence) Moore, Brandan (Caitlin) Bellamy, Austin (Angel) Bellamy, Dustin Bellamy, Zoee Miyashita, Allie Olson, Brandon Olson, Trevor Olson, Ashton Olson; great-grandchildren, Bennett Bellamy, Avery Bellamy; sister, Laurie Friegan; and many other relatives and friends.

Gail is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Leonard “Teddy” Johnson Jr., Larry Johnson.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.