Margaret Ann Buetow

March 3, 1933 - January 12, 2021

Margaret Ann Buetow Saginaw Twp., Michigan Margaret Ann Buetow (nee Pagenkopf) was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 9 days. Margaret was born on March 3, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan and baptized into Christian faith on March 26, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran Grade School and was confirmed on March 30, 1947. Margaret attended Arthur Hill High School, graduating in 1951. She continued her education, graduating from Central Radio & Television Schools in Kansas City, Missouri in 1952, with a Certificate in Airline Communications. Margaret married Alfred William Buetow on August 18, 1956, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. They resided in Kalamazoo and Sturgis for a short time, moving back to Saginaw in 1962. They had one daughter, Marie Ann, born in July of 1960. Margaret began her career in the travel industry in 1952, working for Capital Airlines (now United Airlines). She continued to work in the travel industry until her retirement in 1993, from the Saginaw Public Schools. The last 15 years of her career were spent teaching Travel and Tourism at the Career Opportunity Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Margaret was an active member at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Michigan, including Alter Guild and Women Serving Christ. She also volunteered at the Lutherans for Life Pregnancy Counseling Center. She had been a member of American Business Women’s Association, Michigan Lutheran Seminary Guild, and was a certified Bethel Bible Instructor (Bethlehem Lutheran Church Saginaw, Michigan). Margaret was an avid hockey fan and was a member of the Saginaw Gears Fan Club, serving as Secretary for a number of years. Margaret loved the travel industry and loved to travel. Especially if on an airplane. She was a member of the Capital Airlines Association. Special thanks to the staff at Wescourt in Saginaw Township, Safe Hands Warm Hearts, and American Home Healthcare Hospice Team. Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Alfred W. Buetow; her parents, Waldemar and Edna (nee Jeschke) Pagenkopf; and her sister, Eleanor (nee Pagenkopf) DeGraff. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Ann Buetow, Saginaw, Michigan, her sister, Shirley Jean Pagenkopf, Saginaw, Michigan, her brother-in-law, Ken (Ruthanne) Buetow, Saginaw, Michigan, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. Funeral and Committal Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1020 Court & Bond in Saginaw, Michigan. The Rev. David Naumann will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Margaret will be laid to rest in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or to the Lutheran’s for Life Pregnancy Care Center 916 Gratiot, Saginaw, Michigan. Memories and sympathies of Margaret may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com