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Susan Mae Olmstead

1946 - 2025

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

Susan Olmstead Obituary

Susan Mae Olmstead (Franks) of Hiawatha IA passed away March 12, 2025. Susan was born June 18, 1946. She was the daughter of Harold and Eleanore Franks (Robinson). She spent her life as demo lady for Sam's club and as a loving housewife. Susan was an amazing mom, sister, grandma (crazy grandma) and Aunt. She treasured her time spent with family especially her great grandkids. She always knew how to make you smile even on your worst days. Susan is survived by her two daughters Brenda (Steve) Olmstead of Hiawatha, Pam (James) Moeller of Anamosa, Ten grand children, and twenty-three great grandchildren, and many well loved nieces and nephews. Susan was proceeded in death by her son, one granddaughter, one grandson and the love of her life Richard Lee Olmstead Sr. A Celebration of life will be held April 19th from Noon to 4pm at the Hiawatha legion.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 16, 2025.

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jaxen

April 3, 2025

I miss you grandma

jaxen powell

April 3, 2025

that is my great grandma he has such a warming soul and butifall smile. from your love great grand son jaxen powell

larry (snick)schneekloth

March 16, 2025

i am so sorry for family.i worked with dick and sue at sam club.my thoughts and prayers are with you.she always had a smile.

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