Margaret E. “Peggy” Anderson, age 93, formerly of Spooner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her residence at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake, WI.

She was born on April 12, 1927 in Spooner the daughter of Carl and Gladys (Lonergan) Koel. She was united in marriage to Melvin “Mel” Earnest Anderson on April 24, 1946 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner, WI.

Peggy graduated from Spooner High School with the class of 1946. She and Mel loved to go dancing and Peggy enjoyed reading and her “ladies” monthly Bridge Club.  She loved their home on Big Bass Lake.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Dewey) Weslander of Goodyear, AZ, Colleen Anderson of Superior, WI, Gerald (Holly) Anderson of Madison, WI, John (Peggy) Anderson of Lino Lakes, MN and Michael (Jody) Anderson of Clearwater, FL; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Helen and Barbara Koel; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mel and her siblings, Jim Koel, Garold “Gary” Koel, Gordon Koel, Jack Koel and Mary Miller; and her sisters-in-law, Carol and Nan Koel.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Spooner Funeral Home, 306 Rusk Street in Spooner. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. Interment will be held private.

Last Update: Dec 08, 2020 6:10 am CST