Clara B. Olmsted, age 98, of Huron, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2020, at Avantara - Huron.

Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 PM, Tuesday, June 9th, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Burial was in the St. Martin's Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Clara B. was born July 10, 1921, to Leon and Martha (Relander) Lewandowski, at Grenville, Roberts County, South Dakota. She grew up in the Grenville area, and helped on the farm with her older brothers and sisters.

On July 10, 1941, Clara married William S. Olmsted. They had two children, Carolyn and Vern.

Clara worked at the Hughes Jewelry Store. Clara, later, managed the St. Francis Thrift Store at Huron. Clara also helped her husband build numerous homes in Huron. She always enjoyed family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Rose (Ray) Anderson, Frankie (Bertha) Lewandowski, Angie (Lawrence) Krogman, Leo (Lucille) Lewandowski, Lucy (Floyd) Sackatt, Tony Lewandowski and Reginal Pete Pruzinski; and two step-siblings, Joe Lewandowski and Celia Binkowski.

She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Robert) Krull of Bryant and Vern (Nellie) Olmsted of Huron; five grandchildren, Todd (Tiffaney Harris) Schimke, Roxanne (David) Genzlinger, Tammi (Scott) Meyer, Theresa (Cody) Petersen and Angela Olmsted; seven great-grandchildren, Breana, Braedon, Kayla, Karlie Genzlinger, Colten and Tucker Meyer and Ashton Olmsted; three step grandchildren, Ashley, Auston and Haylee; three step great-grandchildren, Carter, Kayson and Jakob; and one sister, Francie (Dean) Hill of Madison.