Peggy Persico 03/29/2025

Margaret Mary “Peggy” Persico, nee Sievert, age 70 of River Falls, WI, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Peggy was born the daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Weber) Sievert on May 23, 1954, in Phillips, WI. She grew up in Catawba, WI and graduated from Phillips High School with the class of 1972. Peggy attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 1975. This significant achievement was further distinguished by her earning magna cum laude honors and the title of salutatorian of her graduating class. She met Joseph Persico during her senior year at UWRF. Joe and Peggy were married on July 3, 1977, in Phillips, WI made their home in River Falls, WI where they raised their family. In 1990, Peggy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She loved to read and was always eager to learn new things. Peggy always wanted to write a book. She was a bargain hunter and was proud of the good deals she found. Peggy enjoyed hosting and entertaining her family and friends. She was a strong-willed independent woman, and a very protective wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Matilda Sievert; father-in-law, Joseph N. Persico; and brother-in-law, Jack Ludwig. Peggy is survived by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Persico; sons, Nick Persico, Chris (Melissa) Persico, Jon (Lizzy) Persico; grandchildren, Blane Persico, Maddy, Lucca, Nicco and Ravenna Persico, and Hayley, Lyla and Jack Persico; siblings, Judy (Dale) Hruby, Linda (Jim) Celba, Vicky (Steve) Robinson, Cindy (Tom) Brinsko, and Joe Sievert; mother-in-law, Gladys Persico; sister-in-law, Julie Ludwig. A Celebration of Peggy’s Life was held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4-8 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 805 E Division Street River Falls, WI. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.