So hard to lose a mother. I enjoyed  the photo album.  Peggy was so beautiful!  My warm feeling for her started when she took an interest in my daughter in the library at Ladue Jr. High, around l990.  She wrote a  little article in the school newspaper and gave Rebecca an award for all her hours of reading. It meant so much to be noticed by such a fine person.  Our family will always remember her.  Adrienne Hirschfeld

Dear Janice and Clay:  Please accept my condolences on Mrs. Wann's passing.  I loved working for her in the library at West Ladue through all of junior high, and I know that Mom, Dad and she have enjoyed each other's company so much.  She was a lovely, lovely person and so kind, and I know that you miss her very much.  I will keep you in my thoughts.

Kim Halliburton Murphy

I have known Peggy since our days together at West Ladue Junior High School, where she once was the star of a slide show presentation I put together for an end-of-year faculty luncheon.  She had the last word, however, when her grandson Nick thoroughly roasted me at my retirement.  Be at peace, lovely lady!  Your kindness and genuine caring will be missed.  Jeff Kopolow

As my parents were close friends with Dr. and Mrs. Wann, some of my fondest childhood memories are of visiting their home. Peg always knew how to entertain me as I grew tired of the adult conversation. Whether it was helping her with a puzzle, adoring Janice's stuffed animal collection, or listening to her player piano. Even after moving away from St. Louis, when I would return with my children, visiting Mrs. Wann and her dog became a highlight for them. My whole family feels blessed to have known Mrs. Wann and wish you our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
Fondly,
Ruth Susman Berkowitz

I met Peg through my wife, Ruth Susman.  Whenever we would return to St. Louis, we would try to pay her a visit.  She was always unfailingly kind.  It was a pleasure to sit with her in the living room and my children enjoyed interacting with her as well.  She will be missed.  Seth Berkowitz

Peggy was a bright light in Olivette.  Her presence will be missed.  Peggy came to Stacy park often to walk her dog.  As a daily walker, I got to know Peggy and her lovely Maddie.  She always had wonderful conversation and was very kind.  I also worked on the Obama campaign with Peggy.  I loved her dedication and attention to detail. It was a joy to work with her. Our God is the God of all comfort. (2Cor1:3)  Lean and depend on Him.  He never fails.  My prayers are with the family.  Blessings,

I have only actually met Grandmother Ga once, but over the past 27 years that I have been friends with Janice and Clay, I feel as though she was anyone's vision of the perfect mother and grandmother.Her giving spirit and postive energy were exemplified through numerous acts of kindness and service to others- often complete strangers. Having viewed the touching photo album, I know she had  a blessed life despite her losses and challenges.  I also know that her goodness will live on as her legacy to her daughter, son in law, and grandchildren. Our heartfelt sympathy and love are with you Janice, Clay, Nicholas, and Katherine. The Kurtzman family

Peggy Wann was a celebrity in Olivette. So many people knew her and admired her. Many sought her advice. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family.

Dear Janice, Clay, Nicholas and Katherine,  You have my deepest sympathies. Peggy was one of the nicest people I have ever known. It is a great loss to all of us who have known her and to our community. I will miss her.

On behalf of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Peggy Ann (Marak) Wann, a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and cousin. Several of our older professors knew both Donald and Peggy and they thought and spoke very highly of them. I know Peggy will be missed and your memories of the past will be cherished. 

The Preston M. Green Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering is grateful for the fellowship endowment created in the name of Donald F. Wann. Each year a first-year graduate student, with the highest GPA in our department, is awarded funds from the Donald F. Wann Fellowship. We sincerely appreciate your remembrance of our department with the passing of Mrs. Peggy Ann (Marak) Wann. 

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Arye Nehorai, Chair; the faculty and staff of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering

I have known Peggy since our Maplewood High School days.  We graduated together in 1949.  For several years a group of MRH graduates have met several times a year at a local restaurant for a social gettogether.  We all knew Peggy was not doing very well, but prayed she would conquer her cancer.  Needless to say we are all saddened to learn of Peggy's passing and will miss her greatly.  Our deepest sympathy to her family.   Thank you for allowing us to submit a guest book entry.   Nancy (Rice) Mitchell

Peggy was a wonderful neighbor.  She would stop and visit when she was out and about walking her little dog and I would be out working in the front yard.  She was a lovely person who always had a smile and a good word and I shall very much miss our wonderful little conversations about gardening, the neighborhood, children, our respective dogs and life in general.

Dear Janice, Clay, Nicholas, & Katherine,
Awwh!  I'm so sorry.  My heart is breaking for all of you.  It seems no matter how prepared you are for this, it is still so hard when it happens to someone you love so much.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, The Palans--Herb, Linda, Carly, & Zach

I am so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing.  She was a truly beautiful person.  We shared a room on the RiverBoat from Budapest to Prague.  It was a wonderful experience to share with her.  I will miss her happy smile. Betty Smith

OBITUARY

Mrs. Peggy Ann Marak Wann

October 1, 1931 – May 18, 2010

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

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