Patricia Kay Olson, 73, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 51 years at her side, on February, 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on April 22, 1952, in Clear Lake, SD to loving parents James and Adeline (Ekern) Graslie.

Patricia married Jerome A. Olson on November 16, 1974, in Watertown, SD. They spent their younger years traveling the United States and making homes in Minnesota, Wyoming, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, finally settling in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on 1994. It was Patricia's great joy filling their yard with flowers in the summer, making sure the birds were well fed in the winter, and especially spoiling her cat Lulu.

After arriving in Sioux Falls, Patricia worked as a Phlebotomist for McGreevy and Sanford Clinics for many years before her retirement.

She is survived by her husband, three sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece.

A short graveside service will be held at the South Dakota Veteran's Cemetery, 25965 477th Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, at 3:00 Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with a luncheon following at their home.