Margaret "Peggy" Wheeler's Obituary
Margaret Anne (Weigelt) Wheeler “Peggy” passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Born and raised in Baldwinsville, NY to the late Neil J and Betty T. Weigelt. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years James F. Wheeler, her children Rebecca Wheeler, Matthew Wheeler (Jamie), James Wheeler, Lora Brozzetti (Aldo), adoring grandchildren Michael, Joshua (Laura), Brittany, Grace, Emalyn, Stella, Kyla, great granddaughter Maeve, her sisters Mary (James), Carolyn (Thomas), brother Christopher (Melissa) and many loved nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
A graduate of C.W. Baker High School she then earned a bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland later pursuing her masters degree in special education graduating with high honors from SUNY Oswego. She went on to become a dedicated elementary special education teacher in the Tully and East Syracuse Minoa school districts where she was a fierce advocate for her students for over twenty years before retiring to North Carolina.
Peggy was a devoted faithful member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church (Baldwinsville NY) and St. Mark’s (Huntersville NC). To her the name of the father was another name for love. This love was woven into every aspect of her life as she volunteered her time, service, and skills to her parishes as well as several causes.
She enjoyed life to the fullest, was an adventurous soul, and had many hobbies including traveling to beautiful places with the love of her life and best friend James. She was an avid gardener, voracious reader, and loved to golf. She especially loved baking with her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.
Peggy cherished her family and had a unique way of making ordinary things very special. Her infectious cackle and overall joyfulness will be sorely missed. Her unwavering love, compassionate spirit, and ardent strength will live on in our hearts forever.
The family will receive friends from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday February 20, 2024, at James Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am Wednesday February 21, 2024, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at Northlake Memorial Gardens.
Mass will be livestreamed: https://www.stmarknc.org/ Scroll to bottom of page to Stream Spot, livestream begins at 10:55 a.m.
The family invites everyone to join them for a reception at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Red Rocks Cafe in Birkdale Village.
James Funeral Home is assisting the family, online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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