Gladys B. VanErt, 81, of Superior, WI, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

Gladys was born March 2, 1945, to Ruth (Frost) and Harold Olson in Superior, WI. She married the love of her life, Robert VanErt, on December 2, 1964, at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church.

Gladys worked as a housekeeper at St. Francis Nursing Home for 15 years. She and her husband, Bob, were also the proud owners of Superior Quick Lube in the South End. Gladys took pride in her home and made it beautiful.

Gladys enjoyed camping, gardening, both flowers and vegetables, at her home. She and Bob also enjoyed visiting casinos occasionally. Most of all, Gladys loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved dog, Chili.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; her brother, Kenneth Olson; and her sisters, Norma Moran, and Shelley Olson.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Lynell (Carey) Strong; her son, Jason (Angie Arden) VanErt; her grandson, Bradley VanErt; her brothers, Edward (Maggie) Olson and Leonard (Mashell) Olson; her sister-in-law, Lillie Olson; her brothers-in-law, Frances (Sue) Van Ert and Richard Van Ert; and her sisters-in-law, Billie VanErt, and Margie (John) Caple; and her cherished nephew, Pat VanErt.

Gladys’s family would like to thank the staff at Twin Ports Health for their amazing care and compassion they provided in her final days.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, October 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a time of remembrance at 11:30 a.m., at Downs Life Celebration Center, 1902 N. 34th St., Superior, WI. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.