Gerri L. (Hopkins) Olson, 70, of Sheboygan Falls, was united with her Lord and Savior
on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice-Sheboygan
Falls.
She was born on August 17, 1954, in Warsaw, Indiana to Cloyce and Donna (Ellis)
Hopkins.
Gerri graduated from Warsaw High School in 1972. She was united in marriage to
Thomas Olson on March 3, 1973, at the Winona Lake Presbyterian Church in Indiana.
Gerri earned her undergraduate degree from Lakeland University in Psychology and her
master’s degree in counseling from Concordia University. She worked as a teacher in
various roles and later as a counselor for Lutheran Social Services. Tom and Gerri
opened their loving home when Karen and Matt were in High School by adopting five
additional children.
Gerri loved being a part of the Sheboygan Falls Library Board. Along with her husband
Tom, she was actively involved in the Gideons International Auxiliary, eFree Church of
Sheboygan, and the Kettle Moraine Corvette Club. She loved reading, taking walks,
trips to Door County, and spending time at the lake. Gerri also supported Tom in leading
small group bible studies for 45 years. Above all, she cherished her time with her loving
family and her service to the Lord.
Gerri is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Tom; children, Karen (Mike) Conley,
Matthew (Calli) Olson, Laila ( Dr. Cesar) Morales, Kelry (Tim) Kirschenmann, Kayla
Olson, David (Xixi) Olson and Patric Olson; grandchildren, Taylor, Lexie, Graham,
Hannah and Beckett Conley, Gabrielle, Bennett, Maverick and Elliotte Olson, Sergio
and Valentine Morales, Linxuan and Liliana Olson, Eliana, Miciah and Estella
Kirschenmann; mother, Donna Hopkins; brother, Greg Hopkins, fiancée (Carla); sister,
Gay (Paul) Daniel; brother-in-law, Tim Olson, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and parents-in-law, Walter and Elizabeth
Olson.
A private committal service will take place at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Sheboygan
eFree Church, 1710 N 15th St, Sheboygan, WI, with Pastor Jon MacDonald officiating.
Friends and family may greet for a time of visitation at the church from 9:00 am until the
time of service.
In-lieu of flowers suggested memorial donations can be made in Gerri’s name to
Samaritan's Purse, World Vision and Gideons International organizations.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Sharon S.
Richardson Community Hospice, their wonderful church family, and our caring
neighbors for their compassion and support.
Her purpose in life is described in Philippians 1:20-21. Words cannot express what a
special lady she was and how much she will be missed
Wenig Funeral Home – Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family. Please
visit www.wenigfh.com for online condolences and a link to watch the livestream of the
service under Gerri’s obituary page.
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