Margaret Egolf

Margaret H. "Peggy" Egolf, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was the wife of Robert S. "Robbie" Egolf. They celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in November 2016. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Gladys I. (Hugo) Ott. Peggy was a graduate of William Allen H.S., received her Bachelor's Degree from Cedar Crest College and her Master's Degree from Lehigh University. She taught Kindergarten, first and second grade at both Central and Mosser Elementary Schools in the Allentown S.D. for 37 years before retiring in 2013. Peggy was recognized with an "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" award from the Allentown S.D. She also taught at Poole Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus and helped develop the curriculum for the Mosser Woods Outdoor Education Center. Peggy also founded the "Haunted Woods" of the Mosser Woods Center. She was the first woman president of the West Park Civic Assoc. and was a past president of the Allentown Women's Teachers Club. Peggy was involved with Art-In-The-Park for over 30 years. She was a Co-Chairperson for several years and then became the Chairperson of Art-In-The-Park. Survivors: Husband, Robbie, Robbie's family, Peggy's Pet Family and many friends. Services: 10:30 am Saturday, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown. Call 9 - 10:30 am Saturday in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be sent to Friends of the Allentown Parks, 2700 Parkway Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104 for the restoration of trees in West Park.