Margaret Ann Dukelow
October 19, 1954 - December 12, 2024
Obituary
FITCHBURG - Margaret A. “Peggy” Dukelow, age 70, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Kettle Park Senior Living. She was born on October 19, 1954, in Paterson, New Jersey, the daughter of William and Miriam (Siney) Brandt.
Peggy earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration majoring in Marketing (minoring in Psychology) and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University where she met her husband, best friend and life-long love, Dave. They were married shortly after their graduation on July 10, 1976. In 1980, they settled in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, where they spent the rest of their lives. It was here that they planted their roots, raised two sons, Brian and Adam, and established life-long friendships that easily became their extended family. Family was the most important thing in Peggy’s life, and she enjoyed attending her husband’s and children’s sporting events, as well as just spending time with them. She loved going to UW Badgers sporting events, including football, basketball and hockey. Her and Dave also had fun traveling together, going on cruises in the Caribbean, or simply being on the beach usually in Naples, Florida.
In addition to raising her own family, Peggy worked as a preschool teacher at Christ Memorial Preschool almost 10 years, was a longtime member of The Church at Christ Memorial in Fitchburg and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House. Peggy also had a great group of close-knit friends known as “The Calendar Girls.”
The friendship, joy and fun she brought to her family and friends are immeasurable, and we are forever grateful for the time she shared with us. Peggy is survived by her sons, Brian (Christy) Dukelow and Adam (Lesley) Dukelow; grandchildren, Grace Dukelow, and Cora, Vivian and Adeline Dukelow; sisters, Carol Brandt and Shirley (Dick) Campbell; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Dave Dukelow.
A funeral service will be held at THE CHURCH AT CHRIST MEMORIAL, 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with the Rev. Jeff Meyer presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A private burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery.
As Peggy always said “Love you to the moon and back.”
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Peggy's name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Madison or The Church at Christ Memorial, Fitchburg. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
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