Peggy Ann (Clatt) Schroeder

Peggy Schroeder, age 72, of Willmar, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar, with a time of sharing at 3:00 p.m., followed by a light meal.

Peggy was born February 18, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Robert Clatt and Joan (Lynghamer) Clatt. As an Air Force “brat,” she spent her childhood living in many places, including Texas, France, Germany, Minnesota, Arizona, and the Philippines, before eventually settling in Willmar, where she graduated from high school.

Peggy married Loren Evenson, and together they had two daughters, Lisa and Michelle, before later separating. While living in Willmar, Peggy was active in the Women’s Bowling League, bowling alongside her mother and sister.

She graduated from Willmar Technical College with a degree in drafting and later moved to the Twin Cities, where her daughter Jayme was born. Peggy then relocated to Appleton, Minnesota, before eventually returning to Willmar.  She enjoyed a long career at Prairie’s Edge Casino.

Peggy and Loren later reunited and shared many happy years together. They especially loved family camping trips to Games Lake with their children and grandchildren. Together, they attended their grandson’s hockey games, Windstock Music Festival, Vikings games on the Eagles bus, and many camping adventures with family and friends. Peggy enjoyed playing cards, crafting, and going out for bingo nights, and she was an avid fantasy football player.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rita Clatt, and Joan Skindelien; her brother, William Clatt; brother-in-law, Dean Ellingson; former husband, Loren Evenson; daughter, Michelle Evenson; and grandson, Jon Schnackenberg.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Rutland, and husband Jerry; grandsons, DJ and Shanna Erickson, Nate Rutland, Nick Rutland, and Jason Rutland; and great-grandchildren, Ayden, Faith, Owen, Ellie, and Delilah; her daughter, Jayme Phillips, and husband Jacob; and grandsons, Eyan and Izack.  She is also survived by her sister, Patty Ellingson; and nephews and nieces, Mitchell and Kathy Ellingson, Jesse and Juliann Ellingson, and Amanda and Chase Griesbach.

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