Margaret Seeb
November 1, 1922 ~ January 29, 2020
Margaret (Peggy) Seeb, 97, of Fargo, ND, passed away on January 29, 2020, surrounded by family at Villa Maria in Fargo. Peggy was born November 1, 1922, in Enderlin, ND, to John and Agnes (Reynolds) Hughes.
Peggy grew up in Minneapolis, MN, and graduated from St. Margaret’s Academy in 1941. After high school, she was employed as a Traveling Cashier for F. W. Woolworth Co. in Minneapolis. She thoroughly enjoyed and was proud of work that took her to “six states and parts of Canada!”
Peggy’s work required travel by bus, plane, and train, and it was while she was at a train station that she met her future husband, Arthur P. Seeb, of Williston, ND. They married on May 17, 1952, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Art and Peggy spent most of their married years in Fargo, ND, where they raised their eight children.
In 1966, Art and Peggy purchased a home on Pelican Lake in Minnesota and spent the next 48 years creating lake-life memories with their children and grandchildren. Peggy loved the busy days when “all you kids” were boating, swimming, and fishing at the lake. At the same time, she cherished the beauty and calm of the Pelican Lake sunset every evening! While sunsets were filled with a special beauty, Peggy also welcomed each new day with a “Rise and shine. It’s a beautiful day” attitude. She modeled daily the importance of faith, family, and caregiving, and she selflessly lived her life to its fullest.
In January of 2014, Peggy moved to Villa Maria in Fargo, where she continued to live a rich and fulfilling life of significance. She enjoyed the variety of activities, especially Mass, bingo, and music times. More importantly, she thrived by creating and developing new relationships with residents and staff. She deeply loved and was loved by many throughout her final days.
Peggy was a long-time member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Fargo. She is survived by her children: Maggie (Milt) Mitzel, Fargo; Mary Jo (Keith) Lang, Leawood, KS; Joseph (Jo) Seeb, Stillwater, MN; Patrick Seeb, Rochester, MN; Michelle (Joseph) Martin, Fargo; Dennis (Kim) Seeb, Fargo; Denise (Vance) Gulickson, McKinney, TX; and Shannon Seeb, Fargo.
She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jackie (Josh) Gow and sons Peter, Michael, Justin; John (Taylor) Mitzel; Arthur, Henry, and Frank Seeb; Hannah Seeb; Geoffrey Martin; Emily Seeb and daughter Saige; Jeremy Gulickson, and Kylie (Michael) Patti; and step-granddaughter Annette (Larry) Rasile and children Xavior Jimenez (and son Cass) and Vivian Rasile.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, parents, John and Agnes Hughes, and siblings, Therese (John) Schaefer, Mary (Earl) Hoyne, Jerome (Donna) Hughes, and John (Sally) Hughes.
Peggy’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Villa Maria and Hospice of the Red River Valley for their exceptional care.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHI Friendship, 801 Page Drive, Fargo, ND 58103.
A private funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery North, Fargo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo. To sign the guestbook please visit: www.Boulgerfuneralhome.com
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So sorry for your loss – she was a great lady!
My heart goes out to your family MIchelle and Maggie! What a beautiful lady your momma was! May your beautiful memories of your mom help you through this most difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers to your family. ♡
Thinking of you and praying for peace as your family mourns the passing of your mother.
Sorry for your loss. She was a caring and lovely lady 💕She always was a gracious hostess! May God grant you peace that passes all understanding 🙏
Condolences and prayers to all of the Seeb family.
She will always be in your hearts as you gather together and surround each other in love.
Michelle and Maggie, so very sorry for the loss of your mom. These are tough times and dark days. It is hard to say goodbye! Donna at Lincoln
My heart is sad to learn that Peggy has left us. She was the sweetest lady and I so enjoyed any time I spent with her while working at Villa Maria. She was so very proud of her children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful angel to have looking down on you….
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May you find peace through her love. Kerry & Sheri Taylor
Your mother Peggy lived a beautiful life and raised such a wonderful family. I’m so thankful you have shared the beautiful love of your mother and family! My heart is with you Dennis and your family on this celebration of your Mother’s life. I will deeply miss your joyful pictures that you have shared weekly and are now etched in my brain for life❤️
Sending all of my love, Laura
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandma, Seeb family. What a full life she had! We pray your memories will help you through this time of sadness.
Thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful mother and celebrate her life. Hold on to your cherished memories. Peace be with all you.
So sorry to hear this Michelle
Maggie, Michelle and the entire family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I just read the obituary and what an amazing mom you had. She was blessed with a great life full of faith, family, and friendship. The memories of lake life will be kept forever and for you all to cherish. Michelle said she was just the most perfect mom who never complained a day in her life. She embraced her journey, faith and lived life to the fullest….words to live by.
My deepest sympathy Michelle to you and your family. Your mother was a very kind and caring mother. May her memories always be in your heart. God Bless you during this difficult time. Bonnie Netterlund
Michelle
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Patty Jo Chandler
So sorry for your loss Michelle and family. Prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Michelle,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I just read her obituary. What a lovely lady. My prayers are with you and your entire family. Mary Olson
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Michelle, Joe, Goeff and Families,
Our Sympathy and prayers to you during this difficult time.
It is so hard to lose our Mothers.
She was such a sweet lady and Michelle you were such a wonderful, caring Daughter
Love, Bev and Jim
My sympathy and prayers to all of the Seeb family. I always loved your Mom’s sweet smile and so appreciated her warm hug and kind words after my parents passed away. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences.
My condolences go to the family Of Peggy!! Although I only met her a few times I heard a lot about her. She was a very caring person. My prayers are with the family!!!
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother always had such a beautiful smile. She lived a wonderful life and raised a family filled with love. She had lots to smile about. Please know you will be in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers Michelle to you and your family at this most difficult time .May she rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to your family. No matter their age they are still a beloved parent you have to say goodbye to. At this sad time I hope you are able to remember all the joyous occasions you spent together.((hugs)) to all
So sorry for your loss Denise! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of healing! God Bless! Love, Lois
Michelle and family: Sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 🙏🙏🙏
Love and prayers from the Christ & Selma Knutson Family: Carol & Gary Halverson Family, Jack Knutson Family, Robert & Kim Knutson Family, Loretta Knutson & husband Gary Soderberg, and Ron & Ruth Knutson.
Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I remember you telling me of all the fun you and your family would have! She was a beautiful lady. Your in my thoughts and prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your mother will be missed but her memories will live on.
Mom and I were just visiting about going to visit Peg at Villa Maria. Not knowing about her death, we feel so bad now that we never made it. We’ve always talked about your family and all the great memories from 23rd St. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs for all of you♥️
My heartfelt sympathy to you. What a pleasure it was to work with Peggy at Villa. I enjoyed visits with her long after I retired as she was always warm and welcoming. Thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of a wonderful lady.
I met Mrs Seeb for the first time when she lived on…I think it was 22nd St S? I was astonished that they raised 8 amazing kids out of that tiny house. She had to be very very organized. She wasn’t even frazzled, it was just another day at the Seeb house. It had to be around 1984 or 85. She was very welcoming and gave me her time when I’m sure she could have been doing something else.
Time is an amazing gift which she Shared with many. Blessings to the Seeb family.
Michelle, Sending my sympathy to you & family.
Michelle and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is so very hard to lose a parent. You and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.. Take care!
Carlos and Kelly
To the Seeb family– my deepest condolences go out to you and especially, Shannon, during this very difficult time. I was thankful to have met her and we shared “mom to mom” stories about having a child with down syndrome. I loved the memories she shared with me about Shannon and will hold them sacred. Your mom lit up talking about her and all of you. She must have been an amazing mother. Thinking of you all- Tonya Oss-Brewer
What a wonderful lady. May your memories with Mom and Grandma bring you peace at this time. God Bless!
John and Jan Klocke