Priscilla "Pete" Olson Krist

Priscilla “Pete” Olson Krist, 88, of Ephraim, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home in Ephraim.

She was born March 12, 1937, in Ephraim, daughter of the late Martin Joseph Sr. and Fannie Thorp (Skidmore) Olson. Pete attended Gibraltar prior to attending Normal School in Algoma. Pete graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She returned to Gibraltar School District to teach for over 45 years.

One of Pete’s greatest joys was traveling especially to Sault Ste. Marie, driving to around “Up North”, visiting the casinos, and down to Port Washington. Trips to Korbel, California and London, England with Carol and Lester were fond memories for Pete.

Pete is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Keith; sister-in-law Pam Brusky; brother-in-law, Robert (Carla) Krist; nephews, Dan (Tracie) Krist and Robbie Krist; nieces, Buffy Krist and Gidget (Joel) Schauske; nephew-in-law, Mark Rispens; great-nephew, Marty (Kate) Rispens, and great-nieces, Kaitlyn, Abigail, Reese, and Addison Schauske.

She was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Martin Olson Jr. and R. Bruce Olson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Brusky and niece, Cindy Rispens.

Pete will be laid to rest in the Ephraim Moravian Cemetery alongside her brother, Bruce. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ephraim Moravian Church Cemetery Fund.

Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sister Bay is assisting the Krist family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Priscilla may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.caspersonfuneralhome.com.

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