Margaret "Maggie" A. Ballard

Margaret “Maggie” Ann Ballard, 83, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born July 12, 1943, in Fond du Lac, daughter of Edward and Helena (Gardner) Faber.

Maggie was married to Dale Ballard on July 6, 1974, and he preceded her in death on November 28, 1988. Her son, Eric Ballard was born August 12, 1975, and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2015.

Maggie worked at and retired from AC Nielsen in Fond du Lac after 23 years. She also worked for Motel 6 and the Fond du Lac Reporter. When Maggie was younger, she was an avid bowler. She volunteered as a “Big Sister” and with Loaves and Fishes. She had a magical laugh and a heart of gold. She was generous to all she knew.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Ballard; her grandson, Luckson Ballard; brother, Charles (Ali) Faber; brother-in-law, Eugene “Pee Wee” Pfalzgraf; special nieces, Deb Borndahl and Lisa Gitter; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She is further survived by lifelong friends, Alice Newton, Helen Baumhardt, and Mary Luhn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son; sisters and brothers-in-law: Nancy Pfalzgraf, Beverly (Patrick) Howard, and William Ballard; great niece, Sloane Faber; and infant nephew, Joseph Faber.

The visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 200 S Peters Avenue in Fond du Lac. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM on Friday at church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to the Fond du Lac Humane Society or Blood Cancer United in Maggie’s name.

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com