Helen R. (Corky) Olsen
Of East Troy, was called home by her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2024 at the age of 83. Helen was born on October 12, 1940 in Black River Falls, WI. Daughter of the late Raymond and Frieda (nee Gutknecht) Stamm. She is survived by a sister Arlene (Ed) Housley of South Wales, NY and Orville, her husband of 60 years.
Helen married Orville Olsen on August 10, 1963 in Alma Center, WI. She is the loving mother of Rick (Amy) Olsen and Michael (Michele) Olsen; proud grandmother of Myles, Mikelyn, Andrea, Ryan and great-grandmother of Caden and Sofia. Family was everything to Helen.
She was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in East Troy since 1972. She taught elementary school and was preschool teacher for many years. She looked forward to coming to Olsen Safety every Friday to help with weekly cleaning duties. We all looked forward to Friday as well because we knew she would bring treats for the entire office and warehouse.
Helen loved her home and her yard. Flowers and her garden were her passion She could never have enough flowers. Helen was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing vegetables and flowers with her family, friends and neighbors. Her canned peaches were the best.
Helen was also into sports. Especially her grandchildren’s. She never missed a basketball, football, volleyball, or baseball game
Helen was an accomplished seamstress who could make clothes, kids costumes, and could stitch up anything that needed fixing.
Helen had a unique trait where she could find good qualities in everyone she came in contact with. She touched all of our lives, and everyone she met, in her own unique way.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1936 Emery St. East Troy) beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of the Service at 12:00 PM. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran church.
