Margaret "Peggy" Young Lannen, Class of 1962

Magaret "Peggy" Ann Lannen passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 in Nacogdoches at the age of 84, and was reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Peggy was born July 19, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, and was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She grew up in Canton and Pittsburgh, eventually graduating from Muskingum College with a degree in mathematics. She went to work as an actuary and later became a computer programmer. She was a devoted Christian, adored animals, particularly cats, and was a passionate fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She was a longtime and dedicated member of First Reformed Church in Tampa, Florida.

Peggy is survived by her son Andrew Lannen and wife Anna, and son Merrill Lannen, Jr. and wife Laurice. She is also survived by her brother Walter Young Jr. and wife Donna. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Young, and her sister Mary Schleier.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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