Peggy June Maier, 87 of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020, with her loving family at her side. She was born on a blustery Easter Sunday April 16, 1933 to William and Patricia (Clark) Tessmer in Junction City. She graduated from P. J. Jacob's High School, Stevens Point, WI in 1951. She married Conlin Maier on October 11, 1952 in Junction City.
She is survived by her children Tom Maier, Rome, Debra Maier, Amherst Junction, Patrice Maier, Wis. Rapids, Beth (Jeff) Frank, Wis. Rapids, granddaughter Sierra Frank, Wis. Rapids, grandson Brandon Frank, Wis. Rapids, brothers; Bill (Louise) Tessmer, Junction City, James (Kathleen) Tessmer, DuBay, sisters, Nancy (Ken) Tippery, Harmony Grove, Sharon (Gerald) Studinski, Custer, and brother-in-laws Nathan Bruce, Milton, WI, David Bishop, Hendersonville, NC, Ronald "Bill" (Marge) Maier, Geneva, IL, Edwin (Mickey) Maier, Wis. Rapids, and many loving nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents William and Patricia Tessmer, sister Rosemary Bruce, sister Judith Bishop, and brother-in-law Ted Maier.
Peggy was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all. She was a faithful member and servant to her church, going to Gulf Port, Mississippi to help with hurricane Katrina relief efforts. One of her greatest passions in her life was being a nurse's aid and providing Hospice care and in-home health care to families. Peggy and Connie enjoyed many travels together including camping with family and friends and vacations to Yellowstone National Park, Branson Missouri, and fishing trips to Canada. Peggy loved gardening, star-gazing, dancing to Polka music, and reading and always had a book with her. She was an excellent cook and always had baked goods in the oven.
Funeral Services will be held at John. J. Buettgen Funeral Home, 631 E. Grand Ave., Wis. Rapids on Friday, November 27, 2020 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a 12:00 pm memorial service officiated by Pastor Beth Rohn-Habhegger. Burial will follow directly after at Restlawn Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Arborwood Lodge for their loving care for Peggy and Connie. All of you have become our family. Additional thanks to Heartland Hospice and John. J. Buettgen Funeral Home for your care and support during this time.
COVID19 Guidelines will be observed along with social distancing.John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at
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