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Margaret Elizabeth Fulmer

August 18, 1921 — May 5, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Fulmer

August 18, 1921-May 5, 2026, at the age of 104 years.

Margaret Elizabeth Schreiber, Fulmer was born the daughter of Elemer and Marion Schreiber in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 18, 1921.

Margaret graduated from Rufas King High School in Milwaukee at the age of 21. During the Second World War, Margaret served as an ammunition inspector. Margaret married John Richard Fulmer in 1944. They had three children together. When John passed away in 1957, Margaret was left with the responsibility of supporting their three children alone. Margaret worked two jobs and made many sacrifices for her family.

Margaret at one time worked as a telephone switchboard operator. She retired from the position of secretary at the Mental Health Division with Waukesha County after 30 years of service.

Margaret spent her life working and enjoyed volunteering to serve others.

Margaret was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary post 91 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She served position as Auxiliary President, Secretary and Treasurer. She was elected to and served as Vice Chairman at the state level.

Margaret enjoyed serving as a consoler at Badger Girls State for 30 years. She looked forward to making the trip to Madison each summer to meet and work with the girls. Margaret was an active member of the Eastern Star. She also served as a council member with Job’s daughters for many years.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Marion Schreiber. Her husband John Fulmer. Her brothers, Bill and John Scheiber and sister Dorthy Luchani and a Great Grandson Jacob Butschke.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Barbara, Harold Butschke, Marion, Jim Weber and son Herbert Fulmer. Margaret is further survived by her Grandchildren, Carrie Mueller, John Butschke, Margaret Clark, Christopher Butschke, Johanna Butschke, John Weber, Brenda Graybill and Hedie Feterl. Great Grandchildren, Jessie Reidy, Madiline Butschke, Courney Mueller, Joshua Mueller, Logan Mueller, Ether Mueller, Brett Lopes, Cole Butschke, Madison and Lauren Graybill, Traver Lawson and Mattie Feterl. Great-Great-grandchild Eli Lopes.

A service for Margaret will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (2228 N. Silver Maple Ln, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with visitation at 10:00am until time of service at 12:00pm. A grave side service will be held for the family at St. Jerome’s Cemetery.

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