Obituary of Olga Gertrude Leeman

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, in Duluth MN. A memorial service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN on October 7, 2023, at 11:00, visitation at 10:00.

Olga was born December 16, 1925, in Gilbert MN to Justus and Ida (Moisio) Peuranen. She graduated from Gilbert High and went on to business college in Duluth. While working at the Duluth Herald, she met and married Elmer Leeman, and they had four children. Olga devoted her life to Elmer and her family. When the children reached their teens, Olga went back to work at UMD School of Business for 20+ years. After retiring she and Elmer enjoyed camping and fishing trips around the Midwest and Canada. They loved going dancing at Tony’s Cabaret in Superior and other area ballrooms. They also enjoyed visiting their grandchildren out west.

Olga was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed making outfits for her family. Being a lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran, she used her skills with the quilters guild, making quilts, vestments and banners.

Survivors include brother, John Peuranen (Joyce), children Karen Levine (Bob), Ron (Sue), Kathy, Sandra Olsen (Mike).

Grandchildren, Stephanie Donahue (Frank), David Levine (Jamie), Marja Adair (Scott), Hilary Olsen, and 8 great grandchildren, Frank Jr.,  Justin, Jacob, Parker, Lynsie, Colin, Chloe, Jasper.  Olga will be Forever Loved.