Born September 24, 1948, in Madison, Margaret graduated from St. Francis Xavier Grade School in Cross Plains and Middleton High School before attending UW Platteville and the UW Madison where she pursued a Masters in Fine Arts. Margaret enjoyed 31 years of work at the University of Wisconsin Press where she held the position of Rights and Permissions Editor until Parkinson?s forced her to leave in 2008. Margaret?s smile, sense of humor, and unique view of life inspired everyone who knew her.