Monday, September 9, 2019

MARGARET FLEEGEL


Margaret Fleegel, age 89, former resident of Township of Chelsea, passed away September 9, 2019 at Country Gardens, where she had resided for the past year, under the care of Hope Hospice and surrounded by her family.

A funeral service for Margaret will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey with Rev. Gary Lodholz officiating. Visitation will take place that morning from 9:30 until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the luncheon at Chelsea Cemetery in Town of Chelsea. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Margaret was born March 18, 1930 to Joseph and Magdalene (Kraemer) Imbach in Medford. Margaret married Ervin Fleegel on April 23, 1949. Together, they raised 6 children. Ervin preceded her in death in 2012.

Margaret and Ervin owned and operated a Dairy Farm. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed quilting, sewing and embroidery, and gardening.

Margaret is survived by her sons: Steve (Lynette) Fleegel, Gary Fleegel, both of Medford, and Edward Fleegel of Stetsonville. Daughters: Linda (Dave) Slachetka, Lois (Henry) Brandner, and Peggy (Joseph) Grunwald, all of Medford; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Mary Ann Leffel of Colby, and Marcella (Clarence) Judnic of Medford. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings Joseph Imbach and Lena Gumz.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be designated to the family for use at a later date.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.