Margaret Rose Stieg, age 100, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born in Oshkosh on September 10, 1917 to the late Henry and Gustie (Eurich) Koch. Margaret was one of ten children. On September 17, 1947 she married her husband of 69 years, Joseph Stieg, who preceded her in death just over a year ago.
Margaret enjoyed being a homemaker, entertaining friends and family often, and going out dancing with Joe. They often double dated with her sister Laura and her husband Ralph. She always remembered everyone’s birthday with a card and gift of money. Margaret loved to cook and bake, her pies were the best!
Margaret was a lifelong faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, attending services every Sunday that she was able. Margaret worked at the Telephone Company for many years, proudly retiring from there in 1978. Her and Joe enjoyed many wonderful benefits she earned from her hard work at the Telephone Company. At the age of 98, Margaret joined Joe at Parkview Health Center. It wasn’t long until she took it upon herself to make sure that Joe always had what he needed, as well as assisting other residents. Most days she’d have a joke or two for the staff, they now share those same jokes with others.
Margaret is survived by her children: Maureen (Milt) Oldenburg, Gary (Patti) Stieg, grandchildren: David (Lauren) Oldenburg, Carrie (Devin) Gillman, Michael (Annie) Oldenburg, Rebekah (Josh) Knuth, Kevin Stieg, great-grandchildren: Graham & Nigel Oldenburg, Caitlyn, Ethan, and Megan Gillman, Henry & Malcolm Oldenburg, and her sister: Laura Dickson.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her sisters: Ernestine Neubauer, Marie Ziebell, Ann Pausig, Kathryn Pryne, her brothers: Richard Koch, Donald Koch, John Koch, and Henry Koch, and her parents: Henry and Gustie (Eurich) Koch.
A funeral service for Margaret will take place on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 11:00 A. M. with Pastor John Seelman officiating. A time of visitation will take place between 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 338 N. Eagle St. in Oshkosh.
The family of Margaret would like to extend a special thank you to the continuous loving care from the staff of Parkview Health Center. The daily kindness, encouragement, and foot massages, allowed her difficult days to be easier. All of you have a very special place in the hearts of our family.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
It has been an incredible 100 years, Rest in Peace, Mom.
