Steven R. Pegel's Obituary
Steven Ray Pegel, 76, of Waupaca passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca with loved ones by his side. He was born on March 20, 1948 in Appleton, WI to Eugene and Nila (Ray) Pegel. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1966, and served in Germany for the United States Army soon after. He grew up with 6 siblings; 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
On September 29, 1972 he married Bonnie Marie Kragh in Manawa, WI. Together they raised 3 daughters, and celebrated 50 years of marriage. While his daughters were young, Steve volunteered as a Little League baseball coach, and he and Bonnie enjoyed many years in a weekly bowling league. Later, he enjoyed attending a variety of activities and community events for his children and grandchildren.
Steve was a lover of sports and rarely missed a sporting event that included the Brewers, Badgers, Bucks, or Packers. His quiet nature and silly sense of humor enlightened those around him. He was a hard worker and spent 23 years as a machinist at the Waupaca Foundry.
Steve is survived by his children; Stacey (Roger) Luedtke of Waupaca, WI, Shana (Adam) Hussin of Kaukauna, WI, and Tara Stickles of Oshkosh, WI, his grandchildren; Rachael and Ryan Luedtke, Paige, Hunter, and Samuel Hussin, Caitlyn and Caylie Stickles, his siblings; Vicki (Ron) Hietpas of Freedom, WI, and Scott Pegel of Appleton, WI. Steve is further survived by many additional loving relatives and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Nila Pegel, his loving wife, Bonnie Marie Pegel, his siblings, Dennis Pegel, Carol Hensel, Valorie Metzenbauer, and Kathleen Pegel.
A memorial service and dedication to Steve’s life with military honors will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, where Pastor Chuck Tews will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Trinity. A live stream of the service can be found here.https://youtu.be/fa_5-ZzRCOM Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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