Marguerite "Peg" Kitslaar

Marguerite J. “Peg” Kitslaar, age 91, of Appleton and formerly of Green Bay, passed away peacefully after a short illness. She was born on August 10, 1925, to the late Louis and Gertrude (Schnetzer) Haanen. After graduating from UW-Madison, she worked as a medical technician at Bellin hospital. She married Jack Kitslaar on January 21, 1950 at St. Willebrord Catholic Church in Green Bay. Peg and Jack worked together in their family business, Kitslaar Interiors, where she was a bookkeeper. They enjoyed a large social group in Green Bay and Crivitz, where they had a cabin affectionately known as the “Red House,” and nourished many friendships over the years. Peg loved to play cards and games, and especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her GiGi. She had a big heart and could make friends wherever she went. Her faith was very important to her, and she was always an active member of her parish. Survivors include her children: John L. (Pam) Kitslaar III, Monona, Jim (Tami) Kitslaar, McCormick, SC, Rick (Maradee) Kitslaar, Round Rock, TX, Tony (special friend Cathy) Kitslaar, Winfield, IL, Mary (Bob) Harvey, Hortonville; grandchildren: Jennifer (Robb) Kahl, Kevin (Karen), Ben (Sarah) and Andy (Laura) Kitslaar, Melissa (Jeremy) Putnam, Kelsey (Ricky) Anderson, Daniel, Tim and Sarah Kitslaar, Cory and Casey Harvey; 13 great-grandchildren: Kinsley, Kiarra, Camden, Kennedy, Ella, Addyson, Londyn, Joey, Madison, Kayla, Logan, Kai and Evelyn; siblings: Joyce Gehr and Bill (Peg) Haenen; Jack’s siblings: Therese Stevens, Sr. Katherine Kitslaar, Tom (Kathy) Kitslaar; sister-in-law: Pat Kitslaar; numerous nieces and nephews, other family and friends. Peg was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; an infant son, Joseph; her parents, Louis and Gertrude Haanen; brother-in-law Bill Gehr, and several in-laws. Family and friends may visit at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, on Friday, August 4, from 2:00pm until 3:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:00pm with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Our family would like to thank all of the nurses and caregivers at St. Elizabeth Hospital who took such wonderful and compassionate care of our mother.

Reception:
Resurrection Catholic Church
333 Hilltop Drive
Green Bay, WI