Portia Wahl
March 21, 1943 - June 4, 2020
Portia Ann Wahl, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Portia was born March 21, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Porter and Doris (Wheeler). She graduated from high school in Lincoln, Nebraska. On May 1, 2004 she married Gary Wahl at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She worked for the Campbell Soup company, in a nursing home as a CNA and in housekeeping, and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Portia enjoyed fishing, traveling, sewing, reading, and quilting. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arvid Smedsrud and “Bud” Bottcher; a brother, James Gabelhouse, and a son, John Smedsrud. Portia is survived by her husband, Gary Wahl; children, Angie Smedsrud, Steven (Tracy) Smedsrud, Kathy (Dustin) Evenson, James Smedsrud, Ron Atkins, and Todd Andrews; brothers, Ed Marshall and Steven Strube A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Portia Ann Wahl, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Portia was born March 21, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Porter and Doris (Wheeler). She graduated from high school in Lincoln, Nebraska. On... View Obituary & Service Information