Margaret Pufahl

Margaret Pufahl was born in the small town of Ortonville, Minnesota on May 10th, 1920. She was the daughter of Ross and Ruth Kaercher. She had one sibling, her older sister, Mary. She enjoyed nature and spent as much time as she could participating in outdoor activities. she truly appreciated the splendor of her surroundings.
she was fascinated with American History and related to the early settlers, through camping, fishing, swimming and hiking activities in the natural world. Her fondest memories as a child were of camping and digging for clams with her best friends.
Upon attending Ortonville High School, she became involved in many academic pursuits including poetry, journalism, and essay declamation. It was no surprise that English was her favorite subject. It was also there that she met Arthur Pufahl, her boyfriend, whom she later married. She graduated from high school in the spring of 1939. She left home at age seventeen to attend Macalaster, a liberal arts college. She had received a scholastic scholarship which helped to facilitate her pursuit of a career in journalism. War times ushered in a early marriage for Margaret and Arthur on June 20th, 1940. they held a small reception at the Geneva Lodge. With the beginning of World War II, Margaret left college to be with Arthur in North Carolina until he was shipped overseas. With Arthur's return in 1946, they both moved to Denver, Colorado.
They moved to Lakewood in 1947 prepared to begin their family. First came Timmy, who was adopted in 1948. Sally arrived 13 months later in 1949. To accommodate a large family they moved to the Glens. Susie was a surprise and arrived in 1956. Because of Arthur's flourishing business, Margaret was able to concentrate on raising the children and volunteering. Both Margaret and Arthur were very giving people. They opened their house to many related family members.
Margaret resided in Colorado for 68 years. She pursued many interests including paining, pottery, gardening, birds and loved writing poetry. Margaret's faith was an important part of her life. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist church were she dedicated many hours teaching Sunday school and participating in many church circle groups. She shared 48 wonderful years with her deceased husband, Arthur. She was blessed with 3 wonderful children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She loved life and believed that true happiness was giving to others. Her favorite quote is from Mother Theresa "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."
Memorial contributions to Arthritis Foundation, 2280 South Albion Street, Denver, Colorado. 303.756.8622