Peggy Jean Raleigh Age 80, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center Rice Lake.

She was born on August 9, 1941 in Madison, WI to Herman and Berdella (Fleuter) Schnoor.

After graduating from Verona High School in 1959 she was married to James Raleigh on January 5, 1970 in Madison and he preceded her in death in March 1992. Peggy worked in daycare and took care of foster children for over 25 years. She moved to Rice Lake in April 2000.

She is survived by 4 sisters, Betty Ninedorf, Judy (Wesley) Henry, Jackie (Joe) Knallay and Kathy (Richard) Smith; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raleigh; parents, Herman and Berdella Schnoor; a sister, Joyce Prock; 3 brothers, Bill Sudgen, Gary Schnoor and Jim Schnoor; a special foster son, Jim Oliveria.

Funeral Services will be held at 1PM Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Father Ed Anderson officiating, with interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sun Prairie, WI.

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Wisconsin Lions Eye Bank or the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois.

Last Update: Dec 01, 2021 12:27 pm CST