Margaret Virginia Rebecca Delbrugge

Margaret Virginia Rebecca Delbrugge, 81 of Clearfield passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at her residence. She was the wife of 56 years to the late Gerald V. “Jerry” Delbrugge from September 23, 1951 until his death in October 23, 2007.

Born June 9, 1931 in Cedartown, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret J. (Stroup) Rowell.

Mrs. Delbrugge was of the catholic faith. She was formally trained and certified in dietary services and became Food Service Supervisor at Hutcheson Memorial Hospital in Fort Ogelthrope, GA. She worked at that position until becoming a mother. After several years as a full time housewife, she balanced several part-time jobs with domestic duties. Margaret participated in outdoor activities including fishing and gardening. Indoor interests were baking, particularly with foods she had grown or harvested from the wild, and she practiced a variety of knitting techniques.

Surviving is a son: Gerald Vincent Delbrugge, Jr., Indiana, PA; 2 grandchildren: Eric Anthony Delbrugge and Madison McKenzie Delbrugge; Special friend and caregiver: Maggie “Muggs” Knepp, Woodland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, eight brothers, Edward, Horace, Charlie, Winford, Lewis, Twins C.J. and J.C., and Monroe; a sister: Lollie.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Margaret Virginia Rebecca Delbrugge will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Respiratory Alliance of Western PA, 201 Smith Drive, Suite E., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or www.mem.com.