Marguerite "Peggy" Bralick

Marguerite M. “Peggy” Bralick, loving wife, mother, and longtime Waukesha resident, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at her home at the age of 84.  She was born on May 15, 1924 in Antigo, WI, the daughter of Zachary and Mayme (Robertson) Bagby.  After graduating from Waukesha High School in 1942, Peggy worked for Waukesha Motor Company, then for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Waukesha.  She was united in marriage to John Edward Bralick on June 14, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  In 1960, she received nurses aide training at Waukesha County Home where she became an employee for the following ten years.  Peggy later went on to take several business classes at Waukesha County Technical Institute, which lead to other positions throughout the years.  She also was a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program in Waukesha for over twenty years, as well as St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she was a member.   Peggy will be sadly missed by her children:  John David (Roxanne) Bralick of Warrensburg, MO, Susan Jean (Tim) Brown of Johnson Creek, and Maggie Bralick of Waukesha; grandchildren:  Zachary (Marissa) Bralick and Charles Bralick, both of Warrensburg, MO, Seth (Melissa) Brown and Shane (fiancé Sadie) Brown, both of Johnson Creek; great-grandchildren:  Alley, Erin, and William Brown; her sister, Beth Aulik of Antigo; very special friend, Christine Rieve; and her cat and devoted companion, Angel.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward in 1986; son, Stephen Taylor in 1996; brother, Robert (Myrt) Bagby; sister, Jeane (Robert) Boteler; and brother-in-law, Keith Aulik.  Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 11:00 AM until the memorial service at 12:00 noon at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI.  Interment will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery.  Memorials in Peggy’s name may be made to Rolland Nelson Crossroads Hospice, 1020 James Dr., Suite E, Hartland, WI 53029.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.