Margaret Elmergreen
Margaret Elmergreen
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Margaret was born in Sheboygan, WI on June 22, 1932, to Andrew and Anna Otte (nee Hartman). She was baptized in and attended the Christian Reformed Church and graduated from Central High School.
Margaret is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 69 years, Kenneth Elmergreen. Dear children; Anna (Lee) Mayer, John (Judy) Elmergreen, Carol (Mark) Runzheimer, Nancy Elmergreen and Thomas (Michelle) Elmergreen. Cherished grandchildren; Joe Elmergreen, Janice (Travis) Rush, Jerod Green, Kari Jo (Jason) Fleming, Marc (Jenna) Mayer, Cory Mayer, Aric (Morgan) Runzheimer, Evan (Joanne) Runzheimer and Lauren Elmergreen. Great-grandchildren; Brandon, SJ, Tessa, Audrey, Colin, Cormac, Calvin, and Wesley. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Otte; siblings, Myrtle Olson, Marjorie Conley (Margaret's twin), Janet and Walter TeWinkle, Peter and Fran Otte, and Andrew Otte. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Margaret worked at Grebe's Bakery for 13 years and Sears Roebuck and Co., in the toy department, for 18. She enjoyed many years of bowling leagues, summers up
north, and fish fries and cards with friends. She loved collecting delft blue porcelain pieces as well as shopping, especially for the grandkids and great-grandkids birthday and Christmas presents.
Visitation, Saturday July 8 at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK-CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield from 12:30 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church, 31385 Hill Rd., Hartland WI 53029, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Horizon Home Hospice for all of their loving care.
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