Kristi Lynn Pluimer

Kristi Lynn Pluimer at age 68, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on May 9th, 2024. Kristi will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Kristi was born in Milaca, Minnesota on October 24th, 1955 to Don and Tillie Pluimer, where she spent her formative years. She attended Pease Christian Reform school through the 6th grade. She then joined the Milaca Public School system and graduated from Milaca High School in 1973.

Upon graduation she attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth for a time. Kristi then moved to San Francisco, CA where she worked in the financial services industry. Kristi made her way home to Minnesota where she became involved in the food cooperatives in the Metro area, most notably Lakewinds Coop as Financial Director and Office Manager, and The Wedge Coop, Where Kristi rose to become the Project Manager for The Wedge Coop.

More than anything, Kristi was a devoted wife and loving mother. Kristi loved spending time with her husband and children, sharing stories, watching favorite movies, and keeping abreast of the news. She was always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement regardless of her own challenges.

In 2004 Kristi hosted a foreign exchange student from the Netherlands, Bianca Zeeman. They grew close and became connected for life. Most recently, she attended Bianca's wedding in the Netherlands. Bianca's son, Destin's name was inspired by time spent in Destin, Florida with Kristi and Bruce.

In her free time Kristi loved to travel, read, and play Wordle with friends, quilt, and most recently elaborately paint stones that she gave to her friends and family. She enjoyed camping, or rather, glamping, in various state parks. Kristi was a true foodie, an excellent cook, and a recipe junkie.

Kristi is survived by her loving husband Bruce Nyquist of Hopkins, MN, her children Tomas Gonda of Hopkins, MN, Aaron and Kristy Nyquist of Brainerd, MN, and Andrea Nyquist of Sartell, MN. Her siblings Michael and Rosean Pluimer of Bloomington, MN, Jim and Mary Pluimer of Milaca, MN, Becky and Doug McAtee of Ely, MN, and Larry Pluimer and Asha Rehnberg of Bainbridge Island, WA. Her nephews Enik and Erin Pluimer of Sartell, MN, Justin McAtee and Phaedra Henderson of Phoenix, AZ, Kyle McAtee and Ashley Gilmore of Duluth, MN.

A memorial will be held for family and friends August 17th at Burnes Park, 301 2nd St N, Hopkins, MN 55343 at the East Pavilion. Food, music, games, and memories will be shared by those who loved her. The celebration will begin at 11:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM.

Kristi devoted much energy and time helping others with breast cancer as a member and mentor of The Firefly Sisterhood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to The Firefly Sisterhood.

https://fireflysisterhood.salsalabs.org/donate/index.html