Peggy Whisler

Peggy Jean Whisler, 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born August 3, 1939, in Orafino, Nebraska to Harvey and Lorraine Rupe. She grew up near Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School and married Thomas Whisler. Together they made their home in Lincoln where they raised four children. Peggy was a baker and paraeducator for Lincoln Public Schools for over 30 years, working at Dawes Middle, Lincoln High, and Goodrich Middle Schools before her retirement.

Peggy will be remembered for her warmth and devotion to her family. She loved to bake, sew, and knit. Her family treasures the quilts and blankets she made, and rarely a holiday passes without something fresh from her oven, especially her Blue Ribbon chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Lorraine Rupe; husband, Thomas
Whisler; son, Patrick Whisler; brother, Harvey Rupe Jr.; and sister Barbara Gagna.

Peggy is survived by her sons, Charles (Erica) Whisler, Greg (Terri) Whisler; daughter, Michele Zephier; sister, Virginia (Kenny) Rauch; grandchildren, Randy (Natalie) Whisler, Justin (Abbie) Whisler, Derek (Stephanie) Whisler, Jamie (James) Mikkleson, Shelby Poell, Braden (Cherri) Poell, Dylan Zephier, Apollo Zephier; great-grandchildren, Hunter Whisler, Ty Whisler, Colton Whisler, Kooper Whisler, Tenley Whisler and Cora Whisler, Westley and Wyatt Poell; and many other relatives and friends.