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
Mark and family. So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a nice Lady.
Tim Passe
Our sincere condolences to the entire Malde Family. Merlin and Peg were always so friendly and gracious to us whenever we were handing out with the kids at their house or the sporting events. Merlin and Pegs love for one another was precious and timeless. And to the kids, Mark, Sheli, Mike and Sheri (and dog Max) “Thanks for all the memories.” We couldn;t have aked for better firends and neighbors.
Sincerely,
Randy “Spike” Stensrud and all the Stensrud Family.
I have known the outstanding Malde Family since the 70’s in Rochester. Peggy was a grand lady and always so very friendly at a wide variety of events. Peggy and my wife Joy attended many A League slow pitch softball games back in the 70’s and 80’s and Joy truly enjoyed her company. A very gracious and understanding person.
I had the honor of playing outfield on a very competitive team next to Merlin with Mark as our bat boy for a few seasons before he started smashing the ball around the park and still is.
What a GREAT FAMILY – tons of super memories and still going…
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Oh my. Just today, I said to myself, I wonder how Peggy is doing? It’s been too many years. We shared so many memories and I with the old hotel and the opening of the new hotel and all she did to help out. she was amazing.
I would say she was one of kind, but in fact, she was too kind. Her daughter Sheli was the best friend I ever knew. They were so much alike. They gave their entire heart and soul to their friendships. I am so blessed than ever ever ever known, Peggy and even doubly blessed to know, Sheli. . I feel so sorry for the entire family because like me I’m sure it’s something they will not have another conversation with her except through prayer. And that means a lot because she will always be there for all this like she always was in life all my love to your families.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My heart, thoughts and Prayers pour out to you all. Your Mom was such a kind person and I’m sure she will be sadly missed. Please always share all of the wonderful memories she provided you and your family throughout your lives… ✝️
My sincere condolences to the Malde family. I have been blessed to know each of you through sports. Your mother was a devoted cheerleader for all of you.
So sorry to read this – your mom sounds wonderful. I’m sure she will be missed. Warm thoughts to the Malde family.
Mark, Sheli and all the Malde Family. I remember your Mom from the early years when we played baseball and during school at Harriet Bishop. Our prayers go out to you and the love of Jesus Christ gets you through this troubled time.