Peggy Krantz Lindner

Born in Joelton, Tennessee to John Krantz and Hattie Perry. Having moved all around the southern United States, she met Bob in Chester, Illinois when she was 19 years old, she was walking home with friends and Bob offered to give them a ride. She worked as a phone operator in Chester.

They married after courting for a year and moved to Vero Beach in 1954. While Bob was away serving in the Army, Peggy and their young son, Kevin, moved back to Chester to live with her sister, Oma. Oma’s husband, Joe, worked at Menard Correctional Center, and their house was on prison grounds.

After Bob’s service was complete, they moved back to Vero Beach in 1958. While there Peggy worked at Southern Bell Telephone as a customer service representative. Their second son, Mark, was also born there.

In 1968 they moved to Pensacola where they would live most of their lives. While her sons were growing up her primary job was as a mom. When they were in High School, she took a job at George Stone Vocational School teaching High School students who needed remedial help. Later, she worked at a middle school as a teacher’s aide with special needs children. She really enjoyed interacting with the children and she loved the job very much.

After hurricane Ivan in 2004, Peggy and Bob decided it was finally time to move to Melbourne to enjoy their retirement. One of the big Melbourne attractions was being closer to family.

Peggy and Bob attended Joy Lutheran Church, in Palm Bay, they were involved in many different ministries and activities.

She loved traveling, working crossword puzzles, and participating in exercise classes. Especially yoga ones.

Peggy shared 71 of her best years with Bob. They spent the last 14 of those years at Buena Vida Estates, in Melbourne, FL. They were very devoted to one another.

She will be remembered for the positive influence she’s had on her four grandsons, her faith, and her strong love for family.

She is survived by her husband Bob, her son, Kevin and his wife Ellen, her son, Mark, and his partner Terri Toler, along with four grandchildren, Jason, Alex, Andrew, and Brian (Cory).

A memorial service will be held at Buena Vida Estates, 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904 on Saturday, May 30th at 1:30 pm.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Buena Vida Foundation, 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904