Mary Ann Peyer, 89, of Delavan passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Mary was born on November 2, 1937 in Fond du Lac, WI to George and Elizabeth (Smith) Braun. Mary was united in marriage to Walter "Jerry" Peyer on May 18, 1957 in Fond du Lac, WI. Jerry passed away on April 3, 2017. She and Jerry were life-long members of St. Andrew's Church and all of their 9 children, along with several grandchildren graduated from St. Andrew's Parish School. Mary was an amazing woman who loved everyone and always put her faith and her family first. She had a way of making everyone feel loved and cared for, especially with food. She loved her family and was always there for them in a truly selfless way. Those are pieces of her that will continue to live on through her family. What a beautiful legacy she leaves behind.
Mary is survived by her 3 daughters, Ann Peyer, Beth Peyer and her children, David and Ian, and Susan (Brian) Anderson and children, Jacob (Emily), Ian, Aidan, and Cade; six sons, Dr. Greg (Patricia) Peyer and children Elisabeth, Dr. Karissa (James Rein), Erin (RJ Norlund), Erin's children August and Helena, Zach (Megan Hill), Robert (Donna) Peyer and children Ashley (Jake) Dewart, their children Dakota, Corban and Abigail, Douglas (Anne-Malone) Peyer, Doug’s children Liam and Liberty, Lucas Peyer, Liam’s mother Samantha Collier (Mike) and daughter Emery, Liberty’s mother, Beckie Peyer. Joseph (Pam) Peyer, their children, Brianna (Kyle) Kleitsch, Alyce, Harper, Graham, and Wren, Briel (John) Brugger, Emmy and Claire, Brittany Peyer. William (Fran) Peyer and sons, Dylan and Jordan. Dr. Patrick (Courtney ) Peyer, their children Nolan, Brooke and Quinn. Jon Peyer (Ryanie), daughters, Cataleya and Cassadee.
She is also survived by her brother, Warren Braun (Sharon) and children, as well as her sister, Jane O’Rourke and children.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth; her husband, Jerry; and her brother, Father Robert Braun.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Andrew’s Parish School of Delavan. The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice and Our House Senior Living in Whitewater for the spectacular care provided to Mary and our family.
Funeral Services will be held at NOON on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 714 E. Walworth Avenue in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the funeral on Wednesday at the church.
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