Obituary of Margaret Ann Birkeland

Birkeland, Margaret A. “Peg” 

Age 100, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Preceded in death by husband of 71 years, Elmer. Survived by daughter, Barbara Huss; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie & Mark Kazimer; grandchildren, Jon Huss (fiancée, Kim) & Eric (Andrea) Huss; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Landry, Leddi, Madison, & Brynn; siblings, Alice Kuhle, Betty Hannasch, Peter (Jean) Herzog, & Mark (Diane) Herzog; sister-in-law, Sarah Herzog; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Peg was a proud member of the Church of St. Peter’s for over 70 years and a longtime member of Keller Golf Course. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed caring for her family and home. Always the eternal optimist, she was selfless, well known for her excellent baking, and was a generous hostess. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Church of St. Peter (2600 N. Margaret Street, North St. Paul) with a visitation one hour prior to mass at church. Inurnment St. Mary’s Cemetery, North St. Paul.