Obituary of Patricia M. Plank

PATRICIA M. KRISMER, 71, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 due to complications of cancer. She was born February 5, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Sarah (Wilson) Lucy. In 1951 she graduated from South St. Paul High School. On February 7, 1953 at Travis Air Force Base, California, Patricia married Jerome F. Krismer who survives. Patricia worked as a secretary and with the Civil Service, J. Hoffert Co., and Great American Herb Co. She lived in Yelm for 27 years prior to moving to Olympia in 2002. Her many hobbies include RVing, volunteering for several organizations, and crocheting. Patricia was a member of St Columban Catholic Church and the Washington State Totems R.V. Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons; Jerome F. Krismer II, Savannah, Georgia and Joe Krismer, Irvine, California; one daughter, Shelby Krismer Pierce, Olympia; one granddaughter, Cortney Krismer; also two sisters. One brother and one sister preceded Patricia in death. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2004 at St Columban Catholic Church, 506 1st St. S., Yelm. A reception will follow. Memorial Donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements with Funeral Alternatives of Washington, 360-753-1065.