PEGGY REGINA (GAWRONSKI) CRACE Obituary (1924

On October 30, 2016, Peggy Regina Crace left this world after a long battle with cancer. Peggy was born on November 21, 1924 to Joseph & Stella Gawronski in Pelican Lake, WI. Peggy had 11 brothers and sisters. On April 28, 1944 she married Vic Crace in Wisconsin. Together, they raised three children. In 1985, Peggy and Vic settled in Libby, MT. Upon settling in Libby, Peggy began painting the landscapes of Western Montana. What started as a hobby, quickly turned into a passion that was shared with many. Peggy was best known for her saw blade paintings that were sold throughout Libby and can still be seen in local homes and businesses. Her favorite spot to sell her paintings was at Kootenai Falls. Peggy loved to fish, hunt and spend time with her family. Having family over for 'a bite to eat' was one of her favorite times. She is survived by her three children Diane Quick, Donna Stoffle, Vic Crace Jr., eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26th at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are invited to join the celebration of her life.