BEVERLY A. OLSON

Beverly Olson, 81 of Bode, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Algona. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Ann Olson, the daughter of Vernon and Dorothy (Schmotzer) Fiderlick, was born May 24, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1963. Beverly furthered her education by enrolling at the University of Northern Iowa and earned her teaching degree. She taught in the Charles City and Nashua School districts before teaching at Corwith-Wesley-Lu Verne School district where she later served as the principal. On July 29, 1972, Beverly was united in marriage to Richard K. Olson in Buffalo Center. The couple made their home in Bode and raised their two children.
Beverly was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where she served with the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed tending her gardens and feeding goldfinches and robins.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years: Richard Olson of Bode; children: Steve Olson and Karen Olson both of Bode; siblings: Carol (Jerry) Deboom of Des Moines and Roger (Linda) Fiderlick of Ankeny; brother-in-law: John T. Olson of Bode; sisters-in-law: Peggy (Randy) Wensman of Scottsdale, AZ and Patti Fiderlick of Ankeny and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Vernon and Dorothy Fiderlick and sister: Betty Jean Fiderlick.
Beverly’s family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Good Samaritan Society in Algona and Kossuth Regional Hospital. Also thank you to all the friends and family for the caring messages and memorials.
Memorials may be directed to P.O. Box 146 in Bode, care of Richard Olson.