Norman "Pete" Ray Criswell passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday morning, November 25, 2012. He was 78.

Pete was born in Arkansas on December 20, 1933 the son of Birdie and Bertha May (Duff) Criswell.

Pete married Joan Adell Ward in Meyers, California on June 19, 1981. He worked as a Ranch Foreman for many years in California.

He has lived in Yerington, Nevada since 1996 coming from southern Nevada. Pete enjoyed hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; his children, Rick, Steve, Paul and Sonja; his six grandchildren; his brother, William and sisters, Ines and Ila and also his Mother.

In keeping with his wishes no memorial service will be held. Family and Friends are invited to sign his online guest and leave messages for his wife, sympathy cards may also be sent directly to Joan from this site.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911.