Betty Katherine Olson, 99, of Van Wert died at 12:40 a.m., Monday at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born on April 29, 1921, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Ira D. and Hattie Marie (Kiser) Fowler. On August 19, 1942, she married Merle Ray Olson who died on December 28, 2000.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Linda Warthman of Willshire and Max Frye of Van Wert.

She was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters, Donald F. Fowler, Doyt F. Fowler, Forest W. Fowler, Cloyd A. Fowler, Helen Cleola Doberl, Mercedes Oatman, Edith Evelyn Frye, Naomi Tschantz, Willodean Lees, Ruth Consideine.

She retired from Aeroquip (Eaton) after 27 years and was a member of First United Brethren in Christ Church in Van Wert. Betty was 1939 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School. Vitiation will be 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing while visiting the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at: cowanfuneralhome.com