"I worked with Peggy for 14 years at W.A.M.H. She was A fun loving individual and a pleasure to work with. Sandy Schultz L.P.N."
In loving memory of
Peggy L. Whetsel
November 25, 1951 - January 14, 2023
Peggy L. Whetsel, of White Lake, died on January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 71 years old. She was born on November 25, 1951 in Wild Rose, a daughter of Norman and Nita (Smith) Premo. She married Ivan Whetsel on August 4, 2000 at Stanfold Lutheran Church in Rice Lake.
Peggy graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, class of 1969.
She was a unit secretary in labor and delivery at West Allis Memorial Hospital for 20 years. She also worked at Supernatural Distributors in Waukesha until her retirement in 2014. Following retirement, Peggy and Ivan moved to White Lake where she was an active member at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, camping, flower gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, survivors include four daughters, Mischa (Russ) Cordle of Nashotah, Nada (Keith) Olsen of Mukwonago, Amber (Jason) Ferree of Johnson Creek, and Carmen Kohler of Greenfield; fourteen grandchildren, Kyle (Brianna) Cordle, Madeline Cordle, Samuel Cordle, Nolan Cordle, Matthew Cordle, Abby Olsen, Adam Olsen, Eli Olsen, Malia Olsen, Ella Olsen, Cyleena (Charlie) Kafka, Maggie Ferree, Milo Kohler, and Scarlett Kohler; two great-grandchildren, Alayna Kafka and Eleanor Cordle; two sisters, Nicki (Tom) Jarosinski of Wisconsin Rapids and Lori Premo of Adams; a brother, Paul Premo of Tomah; her special fur-friend, Griffin; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Larry Premo.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, White Lake with Rev. Kelly Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
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"My deepest sympathies to you Ivan and the rest of the family. Peggy was very kind and special to me. I met her when I started working at Super Natural Distributors, back in 2006. She took me under her wing, we bonded and a friendship grew. Peggy took great pride in her girls, grandchildren and their families. She helped me through many of my own family struggles, and losses. I am so sorry I didn't make it out more that once to visit her, but she will remain forever in my heart. My love and prayers to the whole family. She will never be forgotten, she is in the Lords loving embrace now! Love , Vicki Widholm"