Margaret M. Ehlers, age 92, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Stonehill Health Center.  In keeping with her wishes, private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family.

Margaret was born on May 27, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa.

Margaret graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy.  She married Paul Gaherty on November 23, 1955, but he would sadly pass away only 2 years later.  Margaret then found love again and married David Ehlers on August 1, 1959, in Dubuque.  The two would enjoy 64 wonderful years of marriage together before David passed away on October 17, 2023.  Margaret lived in Dubuque her entire life and was employed at the Dubuque Packing Company for 10 years and at the Iron Kettle Deli for 15 years.  She was very devoted to her faith and was a member of St. Mary’s Church until its closing.  Margaret enjoyed sewing and spending time outdoors in nature.  She liked to go fishing and enjoyed watching the deer and birds that visited her yard.  She also enjoyed occasional outings to the casino.  Margaret will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Margaret’s memory include

her children,
Bob (Irene) Ehlers, Dubuque, IA,
Ron Ehlers, St. Catherine, IA,
Mary (Dale) Doty, East Dubuque, IL
and Jody Dean, Dubuque, IA;

7 grandchildren,
Kelly (Gary) Vorous, San Diego, CA,
Brian (Amy) Ehlers, Dubuque, IA,
Ryan (Kelly) Doty, Galena, IL,
Derek (Franchesca) Doty, Galena, IL,
Nicole (Kody) Klein, Dubuque, IA,
Matt (Brianna) Olds, Dubuque, IA
and Perry Olds, of Louisiana;

9 great-grandchildren;

a sister,
Joanne Mauer, Dubuque, IA;

a sister-in-law,
Margie Mootz, Dubuque, IA;

and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in law.

Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, Mary (Delbert) Brittingham; her husbands, Paul Gaherty and David Ehlers; a son, David Ehlers; a son-in-law, Bruce Dean; a sister, Ginny (Merle) Knable; a brother, Cletus Mootz; and a brother–in-law, Tim Mauer.

Margaret’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care.

Greeting cards and memorials in Margaret’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Margaret Ehlers Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com