Joanne Lesto Odegaard, age 75, of Ramsey, MN, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her home, under the care of Allina Health Hospice and surrounded by her family following a battle with fallopian tube cancer.
Visitation was 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 with prayers at 1:45 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Graveside service was 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Zion-Sarpsborg Cemetery, Dalton, with Reverend Paul Snyder officiating. Interment at Zion-Sarpsborg Cemetery, Dalton, MN.
Joanne Lesto was born December 8, 1945, in Mankato, MN, to Avery and Irene Lesto. She grew up in Elbow Lake, MN.
Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to <www.olsonfuneralhome.com>.



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