Peggy M. (Swartz) Risk

Message from Deb B

You don't know me, but I wanted to extend my condolences. For a few years I took baton lessons from Peggy at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sidney. She was Peggy Detweiler when I was a Tamette, but as soon as I saw the photograph I knew it was her. She always had the biggest smile on her face, and it seemed her eyes always twinkled with pure joy. She taught me a lot and obviously made a big impression on me. I was pretty young when I started taking lessons and we moved after a few years so I had to stop. I guess it's been close to fifty years since I took lessons from her but I've thought of her often over the years, and now I wish I had looked her up sooner so that I could have told her. I'll never forget her infectious laugh, or the bottle of white shoe polish she always carried with her on Parade days. It always seemed an eternity waiting for the parades to start and most of us couldn't keep our white sneakers clean, so she'd line us up and cover the grass stains we'd gotten on them with white shoe polish. At competitions the judges always said I didn't smile enough, and I always wished I could borrow Peggy's beautiful smile. I have no doubt she touched many lives in very meaningful ways. I know she did mine.

Message from Lois & Warren Koogler

Jim and family. Please accept our prayers for you in the loss of a wonderful wife, mother and friend. We are sorry that we could not attend the servicesy esterday as Warren was having a bad day.
Again we are truly sorry for your loss. Lois

A candle was lit by Paige Bodnar Persinger on January 7, 2018 6:57 PM

Message from Wanda Swartz-Grigsby

So sorry we did not make it to the "Celebration of Life" service today. We had planned to leave for it Saturday but had complications arrive. Our thoughts & prayers are with you as it is almost time for the event. Our sympathy is with all of the family. May God's abundant grace be sufficient . (II Cor. 12:9)
Peggy's Aunt & Uncle from N C

A candle was lit by Susan Lochard Schwiesow on January 7, 2018 2:11 PM

Message from Leoma Fogt

To the family of Peggy Swartz Risk,
I am saddened to hear of Peggy’s recent passing. I have many high school memories of her leading our band as head majorette. Also fun get togethers with Peggy and Beverly. It is hard to understand why God chooses to call loved ones home before we on earth are ready to say goodbye. Prayers for peace for all. 🙏🏻

Message from Vicki Korn Niggemeyer

Hello to Peggy's family. I was so shocked yesterday to hear about Peggy's passing. Peggy and I grew up together in Montra....good friends from junior high through high school and beyond. I saw Peggy a couple of years ago and am so glad we got to visit, even though it was a short visit. I have such good memories from our friendship. thoughts and prayers to all of you.

A candle was lit by Bill & Jan on January 1, 2018 8:21 PM

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Dear Jim, Deron & family,

We were most sorry to learn of Peg's untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Reggie and little Danica.
Most Sincerely,
Bill & Jan

Message from Brenda Judy Mullins

Jim, Daron, Kenny, Beverly, and Jane. Please accept my Deepest and Sincere Condolences at the loss of Peggy. She was truly an amazing presence on this earth and was like a sister to me. She will be greatly missed.

Message from Dave Ross

Jim.....My best to you and the family.

A candle was lit by Angela on December 31, 2017 12:36 PM

Message from Marilyn & Al Sommer

Please accept our deepest sympathies at the passing of Peggy. She was a wonderful woman and a dear friend. She will be missed deeply. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Message from Angela Mays Westgerdes

to Peggy's family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. she taught me baton and still remembered me after all these years. I would see her in Walmart and she always had a smile and a kind word. thinking of you all. Much love