Peggy, an early childhood educator in Watersmeet in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, passed away May 12, 2024. She suffered from an immune disorder. As a Head Start program director, she helped shape the lives of children and families for the better. A friend wrote on her memory page, “Peggy tried to learn and make every part of her world better—youth, community, faith, friends and the earth. What a wonderful person she was. I loved her humor. I will miss her understanding character.”

   Her impact stretched beyond the children she taught. She helping the children’s families navigate parenthood. She engaged children with music and planned formal meals where children played an active role in the process. She organized adventures and experiences aimed at giving them a foundation for life. 

   Peggy was active in her community as a member of the school board and the township road commission. She enjoyed life in the Northwoods: gardening, fishing, cooking, music, reading, socializing with friends, football, and her beloved dog, Quincy. 

   Survivors include her children, Sarah (Matt) Goodman and Andrew (Heather) Rullman; grandchildren Eleanor and Grace Goodman; siblings Phil (Fran) Struve and Beate Harnad; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tuttle. 

   A celebration to honor Peggy’s life will be held at her home in the Northwoods at a later date