Ella (Merm) Olsen Andler

Published March 30, 2018 at 10:38 AM

Ella (Merm) Olsen Andler (90)

Born 2/29/1928 left to be with Ray on 3/28/2018

Ella was born to Emelia & Ralph Olsen in Nisula, MI. She graduated from Mass, MI High School and moved to Duluth where she met Ray.

Ella was (the best) stay at home mother. When her children were grown, she worked for many years at MN. Woolen, Managed Bachman's Floral and retired from Engwalls Flower & Garden.

Ella was never one to sit still. She loved the outdoors, and made sure Ray and their children did too. Ella & Ray spent several summers at Island Lake. Upon retiring they put many miles on their RV.

" Merm loved gardening, she loved fabric and sewing, she loved painting, coffee and sweets, but most of all I know, Merm loved me. "

Ella is preceded in death by her husband, of 55 years Ray, her parents and brothers, Kenneth & Eugene. Survived by Linda (George) Balach, Raymond Jr (Debbie) Andler, and Barbara (Howard) Klatzky. Grandchildren; Jorrie, Eric (Tara), Chad, Adam (Zenda), Andler, Kelsi, Danica (Alex)Great Grandchildren; Tiffany, William, Calvin, Austyn, Kole, Dani.

The memories, joy and love she gave to all of us will live in our hearts forever.

Ella is a member, of Family of God Lutheran Church.

Funeral Serice to be held Friday April 6th 2018 @ Cremation Society of MN. on 41st and Grand Ave. Visitation at 2 p.m. Service at 3 p.m.