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
Ginger Strain
12/16/2012
I got the privilege to work with Peggy several times, in which she left a very positive, energetic and lasting impression. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sharon S Friedman
12/16/2012
Energy, kindness and joy describe my memories of Peggy. She knew how to take the best out of each day and bring out the best in each person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sarah Baber
12/16/2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy's family. She had more life and amazing energy than any person I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Truly blessed to have known and worked with her. She will be missed by all.
Edie Connett
12/16/2012
Peggy is the Best Friend I have! I will miss her very much!!! She was always smiling and easy going...always on the go..her great grand daughters were the light of her life...we talked, had lunches together, drove around just talking at least once a month after CDS had released us from our jobs...otherwise we worked and lunched together everyday for 20 yrs...I looked up to her as a mentor and just the type of person I wanted to be. I will miss her dearly and will Treasure her Friendship the rest of my days. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to her family and especially her 2 precious great grand daughters....
Greg Gullord
12/16/2012
I know Peggy will be missed greatly, because she had a kind of charm that filled the room with energy. My condolences to her family and friends.
Paul Cappello
12/15/2012
Aunt, I will miss you in this earth bound body, but as God will have it we shall meet again soon. My mom Marilyn was so grateful for the way you cared for her in life and her last days of October 2011. You were so awesome and we will not forget but remember you for your positive outlook and reaching support you gave others. I'm so shocked and sorry I didn't get back to your call to me last week.
I am so sorry to be so far away from Iowa this time. Love you
Paul, Deb, Emily, Nate and Abby Cappello.