Obituary of Wilhelmine M. King

Halfmoon, New York

Wilhelmine M. “Peggy” King, 95 of Halfmoon,  died on Monday Oct. 9, 2023 at her residence after a brief Illness.  She was born in Frankfurt Germany in 1928 and she met her future husband, the late Donald H. King while he was stationed in Frankfurt during World War II.  She first came to the US after WWII.  She was employed at Price Chopper in Mechanicville for over 20 years. 

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan M. Fronczek and Ricky Fronczek.  Also surviving are sister-in-law Edeltroud Schmidt of Frankfurt, Germany; nieces Paula Jackson Mauldin, Jean Carter, Yasmine Wichmann, Gaby Korner, Claudia Forster; nephews Peter Wichmann, Berndi Wichmann and Frank Schmidt; many dear friends including, Louise and George LeVinus, Diane Antolick, Ann Marotta and Roberta Lane.

Peggy was predeceased by all of her siblings, Herbert Schmidt, Werner Schmidt, Erika Wichmann and Maria Mueller.

Peggy was blessed to have wonderful caregivers for the past year and a half who truly cared for her and allowed her to remain in her home. A very special thank you to Amanda, Melinda, Melissa, Sandra, Sophy, Subrina, Xiomara and Jayne.

Funeral will be held Thursday at 12 noon in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park,  NY 12065.  A calling hour will precede the funeral service from 11-12 am in the funeral home.

Interment will be in Jonesville Cemetery, Clifton Park, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St.  Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to an animal rescue or animal shelter of your choice.

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