Obituary of Margaret L Stade

MARGARET “PEG” L. STADE age 81 of Jefferson passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at her home in Jefferson.  She was born on June 27, 1938 in Des Plaines, IL to Clarence and Dorothy (Fredricks) Othmer.

She married Robert Stade on June 13, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran church in Fort Atkinson; he preceded her in death on February 9, 2015.  Margaret graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with her bachelor’s degree in Education.   She taught Kindergarten and First grades in Jefferson and Mauston.  She also worked at the W.D. Hoard for many years retiring in 2001.

Margaret enjoyed sewing, crocheting, embroidering, plastic canvas work and rose mauling.  She was an avid gardener, and loved to work on the family genealogy.  She loved to cook and try out new recipes.  Margaret was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran church in Jefferson. 

She will be deeply missed by her family:  Daughter Sigrid (Lonny) Reich of Jefferson.  Grandchildren Daniel and Teigan Reich all of Jefferson.  Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Stade, and brother David Othmer

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday August 17, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran church with the Rev. Jeanette Thorp officiating.  Family burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com  to leave a condolence or to light a candle in her memory.