Margaret "Peggy" Katzenberger
December 15, 2012
Peggy Katzenberger, 77, died suddenly in her home on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Peggy was born on April 8, 1935, in Marion County, Iowa, to Hallie M. (Fletcher) and Ira O. Woolsey.
For 30 years, Peggy managed two careers, both in telemarketing. She would leave her home at 6 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. She loved every moment of those careers, taking an active role in the lives of her co-workers and with those she helped on the phone. Peggy most recently retired from CDS and the Des Moines Register.
Peggy was a fanatic about working out at the Franklin Senior Center and would go there everyday to exercise. Every spare moment she had, Peggy spent in her yard, but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her great-granddaughters. She was a very private person who had a wind-like energy in all the things she did.
Peggy is survived by her children, Brad Katzenberger, Patty (Andy Leonard) Katzenberger, and Karl (Flo) Katzenberger; granddaughter, Maggie Hicks; great-granddaughters, Corrin and Amber Hicks; brothers, Marvin (Marilyn) Woolsey and Frank Woolsey; sisters, Clara (Don) Carter and Catie (Fred) Sher; brother-in-law, Harold O’Brian; sisters-in-law, Jan Woolsey, Bonnie (Galen) Bower, and Shirlie Katzenberger; and many nieces, nephews, beloved friends, and former co-workers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Faye; parents; siblings, Wilma Hildreth, Mervin Woolsey, Mildred Wendt, Lucy O’Brian, Marilyn Capello, Gordon Woolsey, and Warren Woolsey.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with cremation following services. Family will greet friends from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sid Phipps and Bill Phipps
12/17/2012
Our condolences and best wishes to the whole family. Peggy was a special lady who made our lives brighter for having known her. We'll miss her so much. You'll be remembered and in our hearts with love always.
Bob and Connie Danner
12/17/2012
We didn't know Peggy that well. We met her at Kum & Go on 3104 University Ave. by Drake. She was a very quiet person. We loved seeing her coming in whenever we were working with a smile on her face. We did odd jobs for her like the shutters on her house and painted the corner of her house where we met her daughter. She always said HI to us which made us very special. Her smile will always be with us in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and your families. Love to all,
Bob and Connie Danner
BC Handyman Repair
Des Moines, IA.
Florence Katzenberger
12/17/2012
I am very sorry to have learned about the loss of my mother in law. You are the mother I received the day I wed your son. I am forever greatful for this gift. An amazing woman and no one can ever take your place. Peggy will always be remembered as one of the liveliest humans I have ever had the honor to meet. I express deepest sympathy as well as my condolences on Peggys passing. It shall be greatly mourned by me and my family.
Denise Meeker
12/17/2012
I will always treasure the time I had with Peggy she was a very energetic and positive person and she will be truly missed. God has received a beautiful angel.
Lori Hansen
12/17/2012
I express my condolences to Peggy's family. I had the great pleasure at CDS Global to often see Peggy in the call center...always a smile on her face and great enthusiasm.
God bless.
Deborah Horton
12/17/2012
God be with you. Peggy will be greatly missed.
Matthew McVicker
12/17/2012
I will ALWAYS remember your spunk. Everday you made me smile.You will be missed Peggy. All my love Matt
Linda Landers
12/17/2012
My days with Peggy were the best in which she left me with very positive and lasting impression She was a very special personl. She will be missed by all who knew her, I feel truly blessed to have her in my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy's family
Kim McCracken-Smith
12/17/2012
Peggy was one of the best! She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Vickie Vanderpool
12/17/2012
I'll miss her, she was such a wonderful person. She never met a stranger. Missed seeing her in the halls of CDS.
Kim Ott
12/17/2012
Peggy was a wonderful woman and one of the greatest friends I will ever know. I have been truly blessed to have her in my life. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this time of loss.
Staci (Cooper) Zirkle
12/17/2012
Peggy was such a great lady. I will miss her lively spirit and her bubbly personality. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and she's doing the same thing in heaven as she was doing here on earth...
Kathy Keeney
12/17/2012
Peggy was such a great lady she will be missed by all who knew her. Paryers to all her family and friends.
Karen Mitchell
12/16/2012
Patty, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. May the pain fade quickly but the good memories last forever.
Kelly Dennis
12/16/2012
I will always treasure my friendship with Peggy. Always remembered what was going on in my life. Will miss the once a month lunch dates. This world was so much better because of Peggy being on this earth. They better have chocolate in heaven for her. I truly know you are at peace Peg. Love to you.