Obituary for Margaret G. Jenckes
Margaret G. “Mimi” Jenckes, 91, of Greenfields passed away quietly in her sleep on Tuesday April 27, 2001. She was married to Peter “Poppy” H. Jenckes, Sr. the love of her life for 63 years until Poppy passed away in 2014
Margaret was born November 2, 1929 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Francis (Murray) Guenther. She was a graduate of Tridelphia High School and continued on to Business school in Wheeling WV. She then began her business career.
Margaret met and married her husband Peter in 1951 and began their life together in Wyomissing and what a life they had. They had many friends and family surrounding them.
Margaret had varied interests to which she contributed her time. She served on the boards of the Junior League of Reading, The Yocom Institute and St. Joseph’s Woman’s Center. Mimi also volunteered for the Blind Association and the Red Cross in many capacities. Mimi supported Scouts by becoming the Cub Scout Leader for her son John and was the Girl Scout Cookie Chairman for her three daughter’s Troops.
She is survived by 5 children: Margaret H. Jenckes of Kutztown, Betsy J., wife of Charles C. Koch of Greenfields, Linda J. Bailey of Bern Twp., Robert H. Jenckes of Plainfield, NJ and E. John Jenckes of Baltimore, MD. Mimi was predeceased by a son, Peter H. Jenckes, Jr. She also survived by her beloved daughter-in-law, Susan H., a cousin Edward Delany. Margaret had numerous other cousins that she recently reconnected with. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward.
Mimi had 6 grandchildren: Meghan Koch, Charley Koch & his partner Mike Yoon, Jonathan Koch and his wife Lindsay, Jessica and Michael Thomashefsky; and Peter H. Jenckes, III. Mimi was also delighted with her three great grandchildren: Owen, Connor and Mason Koch.
Funeral services will be private, held at the family convenience. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County to benefit the Mouns Jones House in Douglasville, Pa or Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Margaret’s name.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, inc. is handling arrangements:. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
Margaret was born November 2, 1929 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Francis (Murray) Guenther. She was a graduate of Tridelphia High School and continued on to Business school in Wheeling WV. She then began her business career.
Margaret met and married her husband Peter in 1951 and began their life together in Wyomissing and what a life they had. They had many friends and family surrounding them.
Margaret had varied interests to which she contributed her time. She served on the boards of the Junior League of Reading, The Yocom Institute and St. Joseph’s Woman’s Center. Mimi also volunteered for the Blind Association and the Red Cross in many capacities. Mimi supported Scouts by becoming the Cub Scout Leader for her son John and was the Girl Scout Cookie Chairman for her three daughter’s Troops.
She is survived by 5 children: Margaret H. Jenckes of Kutztown, Betsy J., wife of Charles C. Koch of Greenfields, Linda J. Bailey of Bern Twp., Robert H. Jenckes of Plainfield, NJ and E. John Jenckes of Baltimore, MD. Mimi was predeceased by a son, Peter H. Jenckes, Jr. She also survived by her beloved daughter-in-law, Susan H., a cousin Edward Delany. Margaret had numerous other cousins that she recently reconnected with. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward.
Mimi had 6 grandchildren: Meghan Koch, Charley Koch & his partner Mike Yoon, Jonathan Koch and his wife Lindsay, Jessica and Michael Thomashefsky; and Peter H. Jenckes, III. Mimi was also delighted with her three great grandchildren: Owen, Connor and Mason Koch.
Funeral services will be private, held at the family convenience. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County to benefit the Mouns Jones House in Douglasville, Pa or Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Margaret’s name.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, inc. is handling arrangements:. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.