Christian Oliver’s wife, Jessica Klepser, is mourning the tragic death of her husband and their two daughters.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident on January 4, 2024, which took the lives of our beloved family members,” a statement written on behalf of Klepser and her relatives Friday reads on an Instagram account for WundaBar Pilates, a studio where she works as a regional manager.
“Our daughters, Madita (12), and Annik (10), along with their father Christian, were returning from a holiday in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. Unfortunately, all four passengers on the small aircraft did not survive.”
The post then goes into detail to describe the victims, adding that Madita, 12, was “a vibrant 7th-grade student at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and excelled in academics, dance, singing, and performances.” and then went on to speak of Annik, 10, saying she was “a 4th-grade student at Wonderland Ave Elementary School, was recognized for her gentle yet strong demeanor.
“She was always the first to offer a kind word or a comforting hug. Her passions included basketball, swimming, and various forms of art.”
Klepser said she is “deeply saddened” by the loss of her relatives.
The statement then noted that Oliver was a real estate agent and an actor in both the US and Europe, page six reported.
“His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him,” the statement continues.
The family requested that instead of flowers, people send donations to a GoFundMe page that has been created for the surviving relatives. The account’s profile says the money will “go a long way in support of Jessica and the extended family during this terribly difficult time.”
Officials confirmed this week that the small plane that Oliver and his two girls were flying on from the island of Bequia to nearby St. Lucia “plummeted into the ocean.” The pilot and owner of the plane, Robert Sachs, also died. All four passengers were declared dead on the scene.
