"My sincere condolences to Peggy\'s family and loved ones. I was in Peggy\'s class at Perry High School and she was my date to the prom in our senior year. She was just a such a pleasant, cheerful, and kind young lady. "
In loving memory of
Margaret Jean "Peggy" Bartelt
October 3, 1950 - February 22, 2021
Margaret Jean "Peggy" Bartelt, 70, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa, complications of cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, a private funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. The service will be livestreamed on the First Lutheran Church Facebook page and available with a link for future viewing. In her words, the service is "to be a celebration of music, family, love and friendships, God's creation and of the Lord, Jesus Christ, whose mission was to teach us how to love all creation, as God the creator does.
Margaret Jean Buettell was born on October 3, 1950 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Robert Earle and Muriel Irene (Doane) Buettell. At an early age her family moved to Humboldt, Iowa and when she entered third grade they moved to Perry, Iowa where she graduated from Perry High School in 1968. She then attended college at Drake University, Iowa State University, and lastly at the University of Iowa receiving a degree in Anthropology. She married Glenn Arthur Bartelt on September 2, 1972 in Ames, Iowa. To this union one child was born, Jeremy.
While in college, Peggy had worked at the Natural History Museum in Iowa City. Upon her marriage to Glenn, they moved to Maquoketa where she worked primarily as a private music teacher.
Peggy was a very active member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and had served as the youth choir director for many years. She loved music and was an accomplished musician who enjoyed singing, playing the flute, piano, and guitar, and composing songs for church and choir. Throughout the years she had dedicated her time and talents to numerous church music programs as well as performing in area volunteer bands and music organizations most notably "Flutes Unlimited", affiliated with the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her love of music, her passion for natural history and anthropology was demonstrated in her visiting museums and participating in archeology digs.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Glenn Bartelt of Maquoketa, IA; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Kate Bartelt of Sioux City, IA; and 2 grandchildren, Mackenzie and Miles. She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Glenn and family, sending my sincere condolences on the loss of Peggy. She was a very talented special person. She will be missed by many. I enjoyed knowing and working with her at First Lutheran. I never heard her complain and she loved sharing her love for music. She lives on in all those she touched. "
"Peggy gave me one of the best gifts in my life, the love and skill to play piano. I was a former student of hers and had my first (and last) piano recital in 2002. I remember \'quitting\' lessons after a few years due to some family issues but continued to practice and use my skill every day since. I was so excited to see her again in 2017 at Mr. Crawford\'s retirement party to thank her for everything she did for me. I am only one of the many people she touched with her love and gift of music. I hope it brings her family comfort that her light, smile, and energy will have a lasting impression on each and every person she encountered. When I pull out my old piano lesson books for my son, I\'ll have biggest smile on my face each time I see the sticker on the page that she gave me. "
"Dear Glen, Jeremy, and Family, We are so saddened by this news. Peggy lived just up the street from us on Otley Avenue in Perry, in the middle of the next block, between 6th and 7th. We talked with Peg at the Perry High School \"Class of 1968\" 50th Reunion in 2018 . It was so good to see her and catch up. She seemed so happy and full of life and energy. She sure loved living in Maquoketa. My parents and hers were close, and of course there was always music. I remember Peggy\'s heart operation when we were all in junior high school. We all visited her to encourage her after that operation... There was that fragile beauty about Peggy and yet so much energy, too... Always that twinkle in her eye. She will be greatly missed. With Our Prayers for Glen, Jeremy and Kate, Mackenzie and Miles, and All the Family, David and Mika David Blake Willis and Mika Obayashi -- David Blake Willis, Ph.D. Professor of Anthropology and Education Fielding Graduate University, School of Leadership StudiesSanta Barbara, California, USA Mobile +1 650 278-1671 Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Emeritus Soai University, Osaka, 559-0032 Japan"
"Glenn, Jeremy and family: Sorry for your loss of a very special lady. She left a loving impression to all she encountered, especially those at First Lutheran with choir and her other involvement with church. Will always remember her patience and smile. Cheryl Henry "
"Sending love to you Glen, Jeremy, and family. Peggy was always a welcoming and smiling face of encouragement. My memories of singing in youth choir under her direction leave a lasting impression of her warmth. May her body rest in peace and her spirit dance with joy. "
"Glenn and Jeremy & wife, so very sorry to hear of Peggy's passing, she sure touched many with her music and her many talents. My sympathy, Phyllis Gerlach Wingert."
"Glen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was so supportive of our family and we so much enjoyed seeing her and you when we were in Maquoketa. May your happy memories bring you joy and may God bring you comfort. Beth Broman"
"Glen and Family, we extend to you our sincere sympathy. Peggy was an amazingly caring person and we too will miss her positive and true personality. Glenn, Jeremy, grandchildren and we all were so fortunate to have her in our lives. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Eunese, LaVerne Roberg and our Family "
"The Broman family extends its most sincere condolences on Peggy's passing. She most certainly loved music and because of that there was a natural bond with all of us. She will be missed but we would like her family to know that she was not a blessing for us but a true friend as well. Rest in peace, Peggy. JACK BROMAN"
"My heart is hurting for you, Glenn, Jeremy and family. I have so many memories of Peggy. She was one of the most loving, kind, patient, positive, supportive and spiritual person that I had the blessing to know. She gave me my very first Christmas ornament, which I still lovingly place on my tree. She trusted me with babysitting her sweet baby Jeremy and didn't laugh too hard when I put my very first cloth diaper on wrong... very wrong! She patiently put up with my very social personality in youth choir and my mediocre, at best, accompaniment. She had me over to bake cookies, and offered to go shopping with me when I didn't feel that I looked good in anything. She was generous with her hugs and always had a warm and loving smile. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but, God definitely got an angel. Prayers for peace and comfort. "
"Glen, Jeremy, and Family. My sincerest sympathy on Peggy's passing. I know she faced many challenges but always looked at the positive. Remembering her with fondness and celebrating her gifts. "
"So sorry Glenn, Jeremy and family for your loss. For the short time I got to know her I considered her a friend. I enjoying talking with her about life, her precious grandchildren and her music. I will keep you all in my prayers"
"So sorry for your loss Glenn and Jeremy. For the short time I new her I considered her a friend and loved talking with her about life, her precious grandchildren and her music . My prayers are with you all "
"Glenn, Jeremy and Family, you are in my prayers and thoughts. We know God is always with us and will be there wnen we call him. One of the thins Peggy use to tell me about was that she would not live to meet her Grandchildren. I know, as you do that she cherished them and you also. Rest in peace my friend Peggy. "
"Glenn, Jeremy and Family, you are in my prayers and thoughts. We know God is always with us and will be there wnen we call him. One of the thins Peggy use to tell me about was that she would not live to meet her Grandchildren. I know, as you do that she cherished them and you also. Rest in peace my friend Peggy. "
" Even as a teenager, I remember Peggy as always having a smile on her face and a warm, loving personality. I appreciate her patience in putting up with my mediocre (at best) piano accompaniment for her children's choir. Hopefully I was a better babysitter than I was a piano player! My prayers are with all of you as you grieve the loss of such a special mother and wife. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Glenn, Jeremy, and family. Peggy was one of the most loving and caring individuals we have ever known. Although we will all miss her, we know she is at peace and we will cherish the memories made over the years. Donna and Galen "
"Remembering with fondness all of the years we spent in the youth church choir with Peggy at the lead. Jeremy and Glenn - wishing I could be there in person to share these memories with you."
"Remembering with fondness all of those years we sang in the youth church choir with Peggy at the lead. Will also miss seeing Peggy at Saturday evening services when I come home to visit. Thinking of you, Jeremy and Glenn, and wishing I could be there in person to share these memories with you."
"To glenn and family. What a true gift from god. Such a talented musician. It was a true honor to perform with her. Are prayers are with the family and may god bless you. Marvin and lori massey "
"Glenn and family sending my sincerest condolences in the loss of Peggy. "
"So sorry for your great loss. Peggy was such an inspiration, with all of her health issues she was always so positive and loving. May God comfort you all."
"Dear Glen and Jeremy and family, Sending my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember we were both expecting when we first met. Such love and determination. Tears remembering her music, laughter, and faith. Prayers for all of you. Carolyn Guerdet "
"Glenn, Jeremy and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this difficult time. "