Peggy L. Liebelt, 70, of Oostburg, passed away on Friday, April
19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Peggy was born on November 11, 1953, to Wesley and Arline
(Schruers) VanDriest in Sheboygan. She graduated from South
High School in 1972.
Peggy was united in marriage on May 21, 1983, to Richard “Rick”
Liebelt on the beach near the VanDriest family cottage.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg.
Peggy enjoyed being with her family the most. She loved teaching
Sunday school at First Presbyterian Church for 40+ years, also
playing volleyball with the Oostburg women’s league for 40 years.
Peggy loved horses, wolves, and all animals. She especially
loved horseback riding and was a member of the Double K Riding
club, as well as owning her own horses. Peggy loved the beach
and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her
grandchildren. Peggy was so loving and caring and is the reason
her family is the same.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rick; children,
Erica (Matt) Lammers, Jessica Strait, Nathaniel Strait, Nicole
Liebelt, Noah Liebelt; grandchildren: Farron (David) Woznicki,
Elijiah Lammers, Mia Boyd, Avery (Chris) Lechner and Penelope
Kuhlow, Tavyean Willis, Andreas Lee, Leonidas Lee; great
grandchildren, Jamie Woznicki, Valerian and Amiria Lechner;
siblings, Bette Wick, Connie Benson, William (Tina) VanDriest;
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild, Tobin
Willis; and sister, Patricia VanDriest.
A funeral service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held at First
Presbyterian Church in Oostburg on Friday, April 26, 2024, at
11:00am. She will be laid to rest at Oostburg Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet the family at Wenig Funeral
Home in Oostburg on Thursday, April 25, from 4:00 until 7:00 and
again on Friday at church from 10:00 until the time of service.
Memorials are appreciated in Peggy’s name.
The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg (920-564-2771) is
assisting the family. For additional information please visit
wenigfh.com.
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