Margaret Ann Rattini, 82, of Wentzville, MO, formerly of Troy, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on May 25, 1939 in St. Louis to Charles and Mary (Dowling) Scherrer. She grew up in Webster Groves, where she attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Nerinx Hall. She met her husband, Bob Rattini, at a dance at St. Louis University. After the family moved to Troy in 1973, Peggy was a devoted volunteer at Sacred Heart Parish. Over four decades, she helped plan the parish picnic, served as a lunchtime playground monitor and was passionate about the pro-life cause at the parish. She spent many hours in prayer and was dedicated to the success of the church's adoration chapel. She enjoyed gardening and painting. She took special pride and joy in restoring statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary for friends and family members.

Peggy is survived by six of her children: Catherine Wolf (Michael) of Troy; Edward Rattini of Fenton; Thomas Rattini (Kristin) of Foristell; Ann Burks (David) of Elsberry; Mary Rothweiler (David) of Foley; and Sr. Christine Rattini, ASCJ, of St. Louis. She is also survived by her brothers Charles Scherrer and Richard Scherrer (Imelda) and sisters Jodi Henrekin and Susan Yohn. She loved being "Granny" to her 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; her son, Joseph Rattini; and brothers Dennis Scherrer and John Scherrer.

Visitation is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St. in Troy.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 100 Thompson Drive in Troy. Fr. Mike Lydon, Fr. Tom Wissler and Monsignor Don Schramm will officiate. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Troy. Memorials may be made to OASIS, which offers free, confidential services to women and men during an unplanned pregnancy. Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.