Margaret L.

"Peggy" Bolenbaugh

Margaret L. "Peggy" Bolenbaugh, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. She is now reunited with her husband, Bill and son, Gregg.

Peggy was born on June 25, 1940 in Van Wert, OH to the late Harold and Ilo (Ladd) Ross. On June 29, 1958 she married Carl William "Bill" Bolenbaugh who preceded her in death on February 6, 2018 after 60 years of marriage. Peggy worked as a cashier in the cafeteria for Wayne Trace Schools for 25 years. She also helped her husband, Bill, run the hardware store in Grover Hill. She was a devoted caregiver to her son, Gregg, and that was her most important job. Peggy was a member of the former Church of Christ in Grover Hill, where she was involved in the church's Ladies Aid Society, and a member of the Grover Hill Community Club. She was very active in the Republican Party. Peggy loved traveling, fishing, crocheting, baking, attending her grandchildren's athletic events, and will always be remembered for being a very social butterfly.

Peggy will be lovingly missed by her children: Debra (Calvin) Mengerink, Van Wert, OH; Jeffrey (Lynn) Bolenbaugh, Ellicott City, MD; grandchildren: Amy (Dan) Goodlin, Adam (Carrie) Mengerink, Sarah Mengerink, Anne Bolenbaugh, and Charles Bolenbaugh; great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Connor, and Kaden Goodlin; sister, Pat (Roger) Bolenbaugh, Fort Wayne, IN.

Peggy was also preceded in death by beloved son, Gregg Bolenbaugh.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Zion Community Church with Pastor Stuart Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Grover Hill, OH.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Peggy's memory to Zion Community Church or Grover Hill Fire Department & EMS.