Peggy J. (Meves) Fletcher

October 28, 1938 – October 21, 2025

Peggy Jane Fletcher, 86, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Lincoln, NE surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1938, in Grand Island, NE to Irvin P. and Ruby M. Meves.

She graduated from Grand Island High School and Nebraska Wesleyan University. Peg began her career as a Medical Technologist in Lincoln, NE in 1961. On October 27,1964 Peg married her best friend and soulmate, Larry L. Fletcher. Together they had two daughters, Mavis and Marcy.

Peg is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, Dr. Larry Fletcher of Lincoln, NE; their children, Mavis Fletcher (Matthew White) of Omaha, NE; Marcy (Rodger) Main of Ames, IA; grandchildren, Odessa White and Jasper White of Omaha, NE; sister, Judy Bremer of Lincoln, NE; and sister-in-law, Joann (Dick) Nietfeld of Grand Island, NE; as well as nephews, nieces and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Ruby Meves and sisters, Nancy Roenfeldt, Terry Larson and Mary Marr.

Peggy was a natural born teacher and a lifelong learner. Early in her career, she trained and instructed fellow medical technologists at Bryan Hospital and University of Nebraska-Omaha. Decades later Peg would use her teaching skills again after fulfilling her dream to establish a nature school for children. A barn schoolhouse was thoughtfully constructed, and Prairie Song was born. There on the beautiful property that she and Larry cultivated together, she would spend several joyous years teaching nature classes to young children. Through her knowledge, warmth and creativity, she fostered curiosity and an appreciation of the great outdoors in her students. Being a kid at heart herself, she thoroughly enjoyed her role as a teacher naturalist…and the children felt it too.

Peg was a very nurturing and supportive mom. She was involved in her daughters’ school activities and was their scout leader for years. Mavis and Marcy are forever proud to call her their best friend. Being a grandma was a cherished title to Peg. Lovingly known as “Maga” to her grandchildren, she was an endless source of love, fun, comfort and encouragement for them.

Peg contributed significantly to her community through leadership roles in several organizations, such as Nebraska Medical Association Auxiliary, P.E.O., National T.T.T. Society and was a member of First Lutheran Church for over 45 years where she was involved in various committees. She also volunteered at Tabitha’s Meals on Wheels and food pantry. Peggy organized and led Alzheimer’s support and bereavement groups from her home. She always found fulfillment in helping and advocating for others and had a very generous spirit.

Peg was a visionary and a true steward of the land and, together with Larry, they transformed their property into a beautiful haven; a true labor of love. Over decades, Peg’s careful planning created a diverse habitat of plants, trees, prairie grasses and wildflowers to welcome wildlife and to be shared and enjoyed by all. Peg was also the “keeper” of their vineyard and orchestrated the annual harvest to ensure it was a successful event. One day a year, when the grapes were at their peak, friends, family and local organizations would gather for a fun day of harvesting at the Fletcher’s. Through her hard work and dedication, Peg and Larry’s land has become an official site with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and their hand-sown prairie is established as a conservation easement with Wachiska Audubon Society. She was an active participant in several environmental groups and was a co-founding member of the Great Plains Trails Network and Bluebirds Across Nebraska.

Peg was deeply connected to the seasons and truly enjoyed the many wonders of nature. It was her love, knowledge and spiritual connection of and to the natural world that shaped much of who she was. Her family is forever grateful that she passed this passion onto them.

Finding peace and wonder in and from nature, Peggy also enjoyed hiking, biking, traveling, gardening and spending time outdoors with their beloved dogs. She especially found delight in making floral arrangements using natural elements collected directly from their land. Having an artistic flair, she excelled at sewing, painting, decorating and photography. Peg was also a wonderful and patient listener. Friends and strangers alike benefited from her insight and steady advice.

Above all faith and family defined Peggy. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. A constant source of compassion, inspiration, companionship, strength and kindness. Peg will sing in our hearts…always and forever.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at First Lutheran Church 1551 South 70th Street in Lincoln, NE.

Memorials may be made to: Wachiska Audubon Society, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Capital Humane Society or Great Plains Trails Network.