Margie (Schneider) Peters

Margie Peters, 79, West Fargo, ND died on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Essentia Health, Fargo.

Margie Louise Schneider was born May 15, 1937 at Salem, SD to John “Jack” and Gladys Marie Schneider. She grew up at Salem and graduated from high school there. She moved to Sioux Falls, SD where she worked at Western Electric and Boys Scouts of America. Margie married Merlin Peters on Jan. 4, 1959 in Sioux Falls. They moved to West Fargo in 1967. She worked as a special education paraprofessional with the West Fargo Public Schools for 27 years. She enjoyed her relationship with the students and helping them overcome their challenges.

Family was Margie’s focus and passion. She loved her granddaughters and attending their activities whether dance, softball or basketball. Margie enjoyed bowling and her walks with neighbors and friends. At home, she enjoyed baking and crocheting. At Shell Lake Resort, she enjoyed entertaining family and friends along with fishing.

She is survived by her husband, Merlin; two sons, Todd (Tammy) and Michael (Misty) both of West Fargo; six grandchildren, Tania (Michael) Schnepf, Tara, Malea, Makenna, Marissa and Mariah; two sisters, Shirley (Tom) Burns, Omaha, NE and Connie Platt, Aurora, CO; and several nieces and nephews.

Margie was preceded in death by parents; brother, Don (Marceil) Schneider; and sister, Jackie Meier.

Funeral: Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo with visitation one hour prior.        

Interment: Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, ND.          

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