The Richmond News, Mar. 1, 2024

Dr. Sherryln Olsen

Dr. Sherryln Sue (Coats) Olsen was born on March 25, 1960 in Richmond, Missouri and entered peacefully into the gates of Heaven on February 22, 2024 at her home in Story City, Iowa. Sherry grew up outside of Stet, Missouri with 3 siblings: Adele, Shawn and Travis along with their parents Billy Don and Carolyn Sue. In 1983 she met Roger Olsen at the American Royal while she was working for the ASA and Roger was showing cattle there. They had their first date at the Minnesota State Fair in 1984 and were married on February 1, 1986. The impact she has made on the students she has touched is countless, everyone knew her as “Aunt Sherry”. She imprinted many young people while coaching the Iowa State University Meats Judging Team for 15 years and expected nothing but “do your dead level best”.

She is survived by her husband Roger, with the support of her niece Jenny and son Brock, mother, Carolyn Sue, siblings Adele, Shawn, Travis, nieces, nephews, numerous colleagues and students around the world. She was preceded in death by her Father, Billy Don who was her inspiration to go back to school.

Funeral services will be Friday March 1, 2024 at 10:30 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City. Burial will be at a later date in Millville United Methodist Cemetery in Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City.

In lieu of flowers a scholarship has been established for an Iowa State University student majoring in Meat Science. Memorials may be sent to Iowa State Savings Bank, In care of Dr. Sherry Olsen Memorial Account, PO Box 109, Creston, IA 50801.

Soderstrum Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.