Patti Ann Prim

Patti Ann Prim

ESCANABA — With immense sadness, we say goodbye to Patti Ann Prim, who passed away on August 7th, 2025, at the age of 68. She entered eternal peace, surrounded by loved ones at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

She was born on February 26, 1957 in Escanaba. The daughter of Shirley (LaMarche) Prim and August “Mike” Prim. In her younger years, she enjoyed helping her family at their store, Prim’s Pantry, in Soo Hill. She attended Escanaba High School, graduating in 1975.

In 2006, Patti met Jim Olsen. They married in 2017. From a former marriage, to J.D. Shiner, Patti became a devoted mother to their daughter, Jill. She later became a caring Granny to Hadley and Evan. Patti loved her dog Honey Bear, was a wonderful cook, and passionately cheered for the Packers. Her life was paved by her values of love, compassion, and kindness.

Patti’s desire to help others led to a career at Bishop Noa Home, as a Certified Nurse’s Aide. She spent over 20 years generously caring for the residents, and was cherished by the organization. She finally retired in 2017.

Her surviving family members include husband, Jim Olsen of Escanaba; daughters, Jill Shiner Vickers, Markka Farrington, and Tracy Vickers of Oshkosh, WI; grandchildren, Hadley and Evan Vickers; siblings, Sue Prim of Villa Park, IL and Mike Prim of Escanaba; nieces, Meagan Prim (Luke) Guindon of Marquette and Mandi Prim (Cory) Derouin of Escanaba, and former spouse, J.D. Shiner of Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Shirley Prim.

A visitation will take place on Friday, August 22nd from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Paul Culbertson officiating.

Fly away

Far from the pain

You are now

Finally free

Safety and comfort

Peaceful bliss

Nothing but happiness

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.