Peggy Ann Kletschka Connor, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home. Peggy was born to Amos and Dorothy (Porter) Quaderer, on June 13, 1949, in Cook, MN.

Peggy had a long career with the Military.  She began her career in the United States Army on July 11, 1969. She later enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on January 10, 1974. Her subsequent assignments included: Naval Air Reserve Unit, Alameda, CA (Jan 1974-August 1976); Chief of Naval Reserve, Recruiting Branch Manpower Division; New Orleans, LA (August 1976-March 1977) Naval Reserve Support Office, Naval Support Activity, New Orleans, LA (April 1977- April 1979); Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Sixteen, Minneapolis, MN (May 1979-March 1982); Naval Air Reserve Unit, Alameda, CA (April 1982- May 1985); Office of the Director of Naval Reserve, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC (June 1985-November 1987); Personnel Support Activity Detachment, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL (Dec 1987- December 1991); Personal Support Activity Detachment, Naval Air Reserve Center, Minneapolis, MN (Jan 1992- March 1995); and again at Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Sixteen, Minneapolis, MN (March 1995-March 1996). Petty Officer First Class Connor was Authorized to wear the Navy Good Conduct Medal (5 ^th Award); Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal (2 ^nd Award); and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Hour Glass). Peggy retired Honorably from the Navy in 1996.

Since her retirement, Peggy has made her home in Eveleth and Nett Lake. She enjoyed traveling to different casinos to watch the shows. Peggy loved to craft. She was a talented lamp maker, and adorned each lamp shade with various beads.

Peggy was a member of the Bois Forte Bear Clan. The military and her heritage were important aspects of her life and she spent many hours collecting information for a Native American Veteran Memorial Book.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband James Conner: Mother-Dorothy (Dooda) Glende; Step-Father-Donald Glende; Fathers-Amos Quaderer and Richard Kletschka; Brothers-Rodney Quaderer; Patrick Kletschka; Gregory Kletschka; aunts and uncles; and her beloved cat named "Catdog" whom she lost about a year ago.

Peggy is survived by her Son-Patrick (Annette) Connor of Orr, MN; Foster Parents-James and Demaris Davenport and family; Siblings-Richard (Arlene) Kletschka of Flandreau, SD; Ricardo (Barbara) Kletschka of Owatonna, MN; Roger (Mary) Kletschka of Ringgold, GA; Dorothea Kletschka of Nett Lake, MN; Cindie Broshears of Tower, MN; Pamela (Jim) Gersemehl of Mankato, MN; Robin (Kevin) Nordberg of Hutchinson, MN; Roxanne (Scott) Tolzman of North Mankato, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at the Nett Lake Government and Services Center on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM. A visitation will be held from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM prior to the service at the center. Kevin Land will be the officiant. Military Honors will be performed by the Bois Forte Honor Guard, Cook VFW Post #1757 and the Orr American Legion Honor Guard Post #480. Casket Bearers will be Stan Day, Jeff Isham, John Day, Kenneth Villebrun, Peter Connor, and Lawrence "T-John" Connor. Online condolences can be left at www.mlakerfuneralhome.com