Olga Gilbertson, 92, died on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2012 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Rev. Sheila Michaels officiating. Burial will follow in the Holt Cemetery, Holt, MN. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Olga Theoline Nelson was born July 11, 1919, on the farm in Mud Lake, MN to Knute and Karen (Ellingson) Nelson. She was baptized at seven days old because they didn't expect her to live. She grew up in Mud Lake and attended country school. She was confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt. She stayed with her Aunt and Uncle Ole and Martha Ellingson to attend high school and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. After graduating high school, Olga worked at the Sanitarium in Thief River Falls. She married Lyle Gilbertson on July 17, 1943. Lyle entered the service and during WW II Olga and her sister Gladys lived in California and Texas and worked at the defense plants. She returned to Thief River Falls. Following the War, they moved to back to Holt, MN. Olga worked all of the time. She worked house cleaning, and in potato fields, and at the Land O Lakes Turkey Plant in Thief River Falls for many years. In 1963, she started work at the Carlson Bakery in Thief River Falls and retired from Gary's Bakery in the late 1990's. She was the friendly face behind the counter at the bakery. She loved quilting, embroidering, and crocheting. She liked to grow flowers and flower gardens around her home. She was always outside in the summer tending to her yard. Every Tuesday, Olga would bake bread, buns, and homemade soup. She belonged to Nazareth Lutheran Church and active with the Circle and the quilters. Olga was a gentle and soft spoken woman. She also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. She is survived by five children: Lyle Allen "Tobin" Gilbertson, Thief River Falls, MN, Karen (Wallace) Knutson, Kennedy, MN, DelRay (special friend Nancy) Gilbertson, Thief River Falls, MN, Cheryl (Barry) Nelson, Newfolden, MN, Denny Gilbertson, Thief River Falls, MN, six grandchildren: Dawn Gilbertson, Thief River Falls, MN, Kelly Burger, Hallock, MN, Randy Knutson, Kennedy, MN, Shane Gilbertson, Park Rapids, MN, Chad (Erica) Nelson, Viking, MN, Tara (Jeremy) Nelson, Thief River Falls, MN, 11 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, one sister Clara Reierson, Holt, MN, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Olga was preceded in death by her husband Lyle on May 16, 1999, parents, three sisters: Gladys Anderson, Emma Moberg, Anna Nelson, brother Johnie Nelson, and infant brother Edwin Nelson. Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com ORGANIST: Kathy Olson SOLOIST: Dan Olson SELECTIONS: Softly & Tenderly, The Old Rugged Cross CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Amazing Grace CASKETBEARERS: Olga's Grandchildren