Margaret Straut

Obituary of Margaret Straut

Margaret “Peggy” Straut, 85 of Bluffton, SC passed away on May 25, 2018 after a year-long battle with congestive heart failure. Peggy was born and raised in New Jersey, graduating from Clifton High School where she was an excellent student and cheerleader. She met her future husband, Harold Straut, during her sophomore year. They were married for 63 years and lived in Texas, Washington, California, New Jersey and Florida, before moving to Bluffton, South Carolina. Peggy was employed as an engineering and legal secretary until she became a full-time mother and homemaker. A devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Peggy is survived by her beloved husband Harold; three children: Susan (John) Kimball, Harry (Cindy) Straut and Patti (David) Maurer; five grandchildren: Ryan Straut, Ashley Straut, David Maurer, Katie Maurer and Cassie Maurer; and three step-grandchildren: Brittany Kimball, Andy Kimball and David Kimball. She is reunited in heaven with her parents, Michael and Margaret, and her cherished grandparents. Peggy enjoyed her life and her interests included playing bridge, interior design, gardening, cooking, raising her adored dogs, fashion and travel. She visited all 50 states and 38 foreign countries, driving through western Europe and cruising to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Baltic, the Mediterranean and South America. A bright shining star, Peggy made friends where ever she went. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and all of those whose lives she touched. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on July 7, 2018 at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton, followed by a reception at Belfair. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to Tidewater Hospice Foundation www.tidewaterhospice.com/Donate.htm. Islandfuneralhome.com

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Date & Time: July 07, 2018 (10:30 AM) Venue: St Gregory the Great Location: Bluffton Sc 29910
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