Margaret “Peggy” Prast, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born on October 7, 1921 to the late Roy “Hugh” and Caroline (Heckrodt) Gear. Peggy graduated from Menasha High School in 1939 and went on to serve as a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army from…
Continue ReadingMargaret “Peggy” Prast, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born on October 7, 1921 to the late Roy “Hugh” and Caroline (Heckrodt) Gear. Peggy graduated from Menasha High School in 1939 and went on to serve as a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946. She enjoyed cooking and owned a catering business in the area for many years. Peggy was a dedicated member of the Girl Scouts for fifty plus years and also was a member of the Menasha Alumni Association, TOPS Club, and the Y-Nots singing group.
Peggy is survived by her children: Ann (Steve) Noll, John (Tina) Prast, Pete (Christine) Prast, Margaret (Howard) Johnson, Jim (Holly) Prast, and daughter-in-law JoAnne Prast; brother Bill (Delores) Gear; sisters Carole (Harland) Clark and Dorothy Jones; thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son William Prast and Francis Prast; and siblings: Hugh, Duane, Elaine, and Helen.
A memorial service for Peggy will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton with Chaplain Brad McIntyre officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established
Dale Counihan
left a message on April 24, 2015:
Prast family, On behalf of the Neenah Lions Club and my family, I give my condolences to you on your mother's death. I know the last few years have been tough on you all, but take assurances that she is at peace in a better place. Knowing John and Maggy, I'd say she did a great job of raising her children to be fine adults..
Joan Hardie
left a message on April 22, 2015:
Dear Prast Family, Thank you so much for sharing your mother with my family.I speak not only for myself but my sisters as well , that we got lucky when she entered our lives. She really was a force of nature and she added so much to our household. She was respected by us from day one because she had such a wonderful attitude and she had so much to offer. Her recipes are still used by me on a regular basis, her banana bread and lemon bars are still the best. I\'ll never forgot the first day she pulled up our driveway, I think she had the Pacer (she referred to it as her terrarium because the windows were so big). Her first order of business was inspecting our bedrooms. Other than the beehive hairdo that she had at the time, I think her best attribute was her welcoming personality. She was a big part of our lives and she lives in all our memories in a very wonderful way. Meeting you all was a privilege too, thanks for putting up with us. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with you. What a lady, she had a full life and you all took such good care of her. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Joan Hardie on behalf of the Hardie Girls
Lynn
left a message on April 21, 2015:
To the family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. I hope you can find some comfort in the future hope that the dead will live again. - Isaiah 26:19
Lisa Mattern-Harper
left a message on April 21, 2015:
Prast family - Sending tons of love during this difficult time! If my Pop (Eugene Mattern) hadn't been a close friend of the Prast family, my life would have taken a very different turn. Eternally grateful and thinking of you then, now, and always!
Julie Gretz - Kansas
left a message on April 21, 2015:
Prast Family- We are so sorry for your loss and pray your memories bring you comfort.
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Dale Counihan
left a message on April 24, 2015:
Prast family, On behalf of the Neenah Lions Club and my family, I give my condolences to you on your mother's death. I know the last few years have been tough on you all, but take assurances that she is at peace in a better place. Knowing John and Maggy, I'd say she did a great job of raising her children to be fine adults..
Joan Hardie
left a message on April 22, 2015:
Dear Prast Family, Thank you so much for sharing your mother with my family.I speak not only for myself but my sisters as well , that we got lucky when she entered our lives. She really was a force of nature and she added so much to our household. She was respected by us from day one because she had such a wonderful attitude and she had so much to offer. Her recipes are still used by me on a regular basis, her banana bread and lemon bars are still the best. I\'ll never forgot the first day she pulled up our driveway, I think she had the Pacer (she referred to it as her terrarium because the windows were so big). Her first order of business was inspecting our bedrooms. Other than the beehive hairdo that she had at the time, I think her best attribute was her welcoming personality. She was a big part of our lives and she lives in all our memories in a very wonderful way. Meeting you all was a privilege too, thanks for putting up with us. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with you. What a lady, she had a full life and you all took such good care of her. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Joan Hardie on behalf of the Hardie Girls
Lynn
left a message on April 21, 2015:
To the family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. I hope you can find some comfort in the future hope that the dead will live again. - Isaiah 26:19
Lisa Mattern-Harper
left a message on April 21, 2015:
Prast family - Sending tons of love during this difficult time! If my Pop (Eugene Mattern) hadn't been a close friend of the Prast family, my life would have taken a very different turn. Eternally grateful and thinking of you then, now, and always!
Julie Gretz - Kansas
left a message on April 21, 2015:
Prast Family- We are so sorry for your loss and pray your memories bring you comfort.
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