Nancy Eloise Olerud

December 4, 1943 - October 18, 2019

Nancy Olerud, 75, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home under the care of her loving husband, Art; son, Chris and wife Sheri; and dear friend, Rita Slator. Nancy Eloise Hinton entered this world on December 4, 1943 in Pottstown, PA, and was raised by her parents, Harold and Laura Light. She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1961. She started her career as a surgical tech at Allentown Hospital in Allentown, PA before moving to Fargo in 1967 where she worked at St. Luke’s as a tech. It was in front of Sammy’s Pizza on Broadway in June of 1967 where she met the love of her life, Art Olerud. Nancy worked at various places as a secretary for many years until retiring from G & O Insulation in 2007. Nancy absolutely loved animals, and was mother to many dogs through the years. She loved people, animals, traveling, dancing, and Christmas music. She and Art went on many cruises and traveled all over the world together making many friends along the way. Though Nancy spent much of the last five years in a wheelchair, she was resilient and positive in the way she continued to participate in life and enjoy activities with her family. She is survived by her husband, Art; sons, Chris (Sheri) Olerud, Moorhead, MN; and Arthur Olerud, Atlanta, GA; puppies, Tori and Tink; and brother, George Hinton, Drums, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Pontoppidan Lutheran Church, Adopt-A-Pet, or a charity of choice.