Catherina Katy Olson

Background

Olson, Catherina Katy was born on October 24, 1928 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Corneluis and Cornelia (Bakker) Gaalswyk.

Education

Student, Luther College student, Mankato State University.

Career

Board member Parent-Teachers Association, Minnesota State, 1968-1984; member, Trimont School Board, Minnesota, 1976-1986; board member, Education Cooperative Svc. Unit, Mankato, Minnesota, 1980-1986; commissioner, Region 9 Development Commission, 1982-1986; representative, Minnesota State Government, St. Paul, 1986-1994; vice chair, Education Committee in House, St. Paul, 1986-1994; assistant major leader, Minnesota House of Representatives, 1992-1994; retired, 1994. Consultant, lobbyist Minnesota Rural Education Association.

Board directors Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Fund, Heron Lake Environmental Learning Center, State Future Farmers of America.

Achievements

• Catherina Katy Olson has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator, farmer by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, fishing, family activities.

Connections

Married Robert R. Olson, Nov.13, 1948. Children: Cynthia, Shirley, Roberta, Kent, Amy.

Father:

Corneluis Gaalswyk

Mother:

Cornelia (Bakker) Gaalswyk

Spouse:

Robert R. Olson

child:

Cynthia Olson

child:

Roberta Olson

child:

Kent Olson

child:

Amy Olson

child:

Shirley Olson