Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Peggy Lee Wismer passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at her rural Neenah home from cancer, with her caregivers, her husband and mom by her side. Peggy went to her Lord and Savior and to see her dad again.
Peggy was born in Neenah to to Jerry and Leiann (Evenson) Christianson on August 18, 1959. She grew up near Allenville and attended Winneconne schools. Peggy was a graduate of Winneconne High School and the McConnell Travel School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She worked in the travel business for many years and then in inside sales.
On September 11, 1982, Peggy married Gary "Wiz" Wismer and they lived in the Neenah area for 30 years.
Peggy liked to plant flowers in spring and take care of them. She also loved working on her computer, boating, snowmobiling, listening to country music, watching the Packers and Brewers, and spending time with her friends. She had a quick wit and loved to joke and laugh.
Peggy loved to travel and had gone many places, but her favorite was always Treasure Island in Florida.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Gary; her mom, Leiann Christianson, of Winneconne; two aunts, Lorraine Christianson, of Winneconne; and Lois Kittleson, of Cambridge, Wisconsin; one uncle, Ron Evenson, of Waupaca; many cousins; and her little Yorkie, Abby. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Nancy Beyer, and Bill and Sharon Wismer, all of Winneconne.
Also surviving her are a lot of life time friends. Many thanks to Barb Beiser, her best friend since 4th grade, for all of her visits, leg rubs, and treats. Thanks also to Diane, Jodi, Jane, and Donna for their support and all the others who called and sent cards. Thanks to all the neighbors who brought food and to Joe Zimba for plowing snow.
Peggy's family also wishes to thank the Fox Valley Oncology doctors and staff and the staffs at Cherry Meadows and ThedaCare at Home. We don't know what we would have done without you; Tracey, Claudia, and Mary, you are the best! Thanks to all the rest too! A great big hug to Aunt Lorraine for helping out nights so Peggy's mom could rest.
Peggy was preceded in death by her dad, Jerry Christianson; grandparents, Orville and Laurena Evenson, and Arlen and Elyda Christianson; two uncles, Bob Kittleson and Arden Christianson; and three cousins, Diane Schultz, Steve Kittleson, and Randy Evenson.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Dan Luett of Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester officiating. Inurnment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah.
Memorials will be given to Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester; the Fox Valley Humane Society; and the American Cancer Society.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com
Gary and Sheree Otto wrote on December 31, 2012
You are never forgotten, always remember the time you, Barb and I went to a Alice Cooper concert and the tickets were in the nose bleed section. You and I were brave enough to see if there were any no-shows and we ended up seeing the concert from the second row. I figure, this is why you switched to listening to country music. Condolences to your family from ours.
Wayne and Mary Boss wrote on December 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy's family and close friends. May you find comfort in the many memories you have of all of the special time you had together. Sincerely, Wayne and Mary Boss
Julie Peterson wrote on December 31, 2012
Dear Leiann,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter Peggy.
My thoughts and prayers have been with you as you struggled with your pain and grief throughout this difficult time. May God bless you and your families at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Julie Peterson / JJK
Angie Perry wrote on December 30, 2012
My sincere condolences to Gary and Leiann during this time of sorrow, may loving family and friends help you to cope with the loss of Peggy. At times like these, we can draw comfort from the Holy Scriptures because God knows the pain that you are going through. Soon He will use His power to perform a "resurrection" back to life, of all those who are asleep in death. Jesus said, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." May this promise bring you comfort and hope until it is fulfilled.--John 5:28, 29
Chuck &Deb wismer wrote on December 30, 2012
Gary,
We are so very sorry to hear of Peggy's passing and know how much she will be missed by you and all of the family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Gods Peace & Blessing Be With You Always.
Pam Daczyk wrote on December 30, 2012
Rest in peace Peggy, give your dad a hug for me. See you on the other side my friend...your finally at peace. Thoughts and prayers to LeAnn and Gary
Dale and Charlie Saunders wrote on December 30, 2012
Wiz - we were so sorry to hear about Peggy. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Judy and Dave wrote on December 30, 2012
You were a long time friend and one who gave me the opportunity of a life time. Thanks, Peg, for the many fun times we shared and the many memories made. We will both miss you.
Janet Wismer Engel wrote on December 30, 2012
Rest well Peggy and now you are in no pain and basking in the Lords arms forever! Take care Gary and family and know that Peggy is again without pain and with her Lord!
Lisa wrote on December 30, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent loss of your dear loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of comfort be with you in this time of sorrow. May these words bring you hope, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) This promise will be fulfilled one day, until then, may all your memories sustain you in the days to come.