Margaret "Peg"
Cotter
Margaret “Peg” Cotter
Was born September 9, 1946, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Cotter and Emilie Cotter, her partner, Bob Pasko, and her brothers, Tim Cotter and Tom Cotter. She is survived by her son, Chris Landry, her nephews Tom Cotter, John Cotter, and William Cotter, and her niece, Mary (Andi) Heusser. Peg devoted over 40 years of service as a nurse at Columbia St. Mary’s, where she cared deeply for others throughout her career.
Peg’s career spanned over 40 years at Columbia St Mary’s in various staff nurse and leadership roles including PM/Night Supervisor, Administrative House Officer, SICU Supervisor and Manager of Physician Relations. Some memorable moments included delivering a baby in the elevator in the East Facility and another in the parking lot, performing CPR in a moving car from parking structure to the ER and once found herself on the roof of the hospital talking a man out of committing suicide. She hosted regular training sessions at the Milwaukee Police Academy focused on mental health and managing work related stress with the recruits.
In her younger years she spent her down time traveling on adventures with her friends to places like Ireland, Hawaii, Grand Canyon and Mexico. The multi-day sailboat trips in the Caribbean with her close friends were special.
Later years were filled with love, laughter and adventures with her Bob. They would spend time away from work camping in Governor Dodge State Park or hosting her parents at the cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Her hobbies changed with the seasons … fishing, cooking, painting, reading, gardening … a long list of things that filled her soul. As an animal lover, her many dogs lived charming lives which she loved dearly.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, at Heritage Funeral Homes (1901 N. Farwell Ave. Milwaukee) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the Nurse’s Honor Guard presenting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 5:45 p.m.
Rest In Peace Aunt Peg! Thanks for all the laughs and adventures and for making dinner for me, Big Tom, and Uncle Bob during our many Lake Camelot construction projects! When you get to heaven give Big Bomber a hug for me and you better ask the Good Lord for permission before you redecorate everything with sunflowers!!! And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Many condolences to your family! Peg was a much loved member of the dog park. We will ALL miss her dearly. We had alot of laughs and she shared her memories often. We talked about our children, dogs, and adventures, She talked about Bob and Chris often. We are heart broken 💔
We will miss your amazing stories and your Aran sweaters over at Roverwest!
See you on the other side 🥰
Susie, Babs, & Buddy
Mother Margaret: a mother-hen at work who kept us on our toes, with focus and care for all, mirth and a lot of Irish mischief added for fun. I was truly blessed to have fun with you after work over many years. You will be long remembered in thoughts and prayers. God bless you Peg!
Peg you are in my thoughts with many fond memories of your presence during my night shorts at CSM.. Your presence and resource support helped me through many of those shifts. Keeping your family in my prayers. Rest in Peace as you reunite with family and friends..
Peg was such a key figure in the Roverwest community. People- and their dogs just seemed to be drawn to her and Kelly’s bench at the park to say hi and chat for a bit. Peg was so personable, interesting, funny, and kind. We are all missing her very much..
RIP Peg. Tell Bob, Kelsey, Barry, Sheela hi for us! We always loved to visit with the dogs as kids and you always opened up your house to the neighborhood us. My daughter enjoyed coming over to walk Kelly and help in anyway she could.. Thanks for being a great friend to my mom.as well.
Steve and Melissa Specht