Peggy Ann Malde passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday June 27, 2026, in Rochester, MN. She was born on August 1,1938 to Ruth and Babe Loghry in Mitchell SD. In the early days Peggy was a great roller skater and was a lifeguard at Lake Mitchell. In high school she was a cheerleader, Homecoming Queen and voted best dancer in her class.
On October 8, 1955, she went on a date that lasted more than 70 years with the love of her life, Merlin Malde. They married on June 7, 1958, and moved to Rapid City, SD where Merlin attended engineering college. Over the next 4 years they had 4 children. Upon graduation they moved to Rochester, Mn where they made their permanent home. Peggy worked at Rochester public schools and at some retail establishments. Over the years Peggy spent hundreds of hours watching her children and grandchildren in various sporting events. She loved spending time babysitting her grandchildren and grand dogs. She was in a women’s bowling league for many years with friends. Upon Retirement Peggy and Merlin spent more than twenty Winters in Florida and Arizona.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Merlin, her 4 children Mark (Kathy) Malde, Sheli (Roger) Fulton, Mike (Amy) Malde, and Sheri (Tom) Vomhof, eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, her sister, Gloria Loghry and many nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family members at a later date.
Memories and condolences of Peggy may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
