Bonnie M. Olsgaard

Bonnie Olsgaard died surrounded by family at her home in Missoula, MT, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

She leaves behind a legacy of twenty-five years in ministry to the Lutheran Church, a love of music, and fond memories from family and her many friends.  She was born on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945 in Maddock, ND, to Sigurd Torgerson and Alma Torgerson.  Bonnie grew up in McVille, ND, and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.  From an early age, she was acknowledged for her exceptional and beautiful piano and organ performances.  She was organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Missoula for more than forty-seven years.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of sixty years, Orin Olsgaard; her children, Paul, Rachel, and Ingrid; and her granddaughter, Chloe.

A graveside service will be held at the McVille Cemetery, McVille, ND, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.