Margaret was born August 25, 1921, at Easton, MN., the daughter of Raymond and Rose(Schimek)Paul.Shewas a graduate of Delavan High School in 1937 and attended Mankato State College. During WWII she served with the U.S. Navy Waves in Washington, D.C. On April 17, 1947 she married Oliver L. Tibodeau at Easton. They farmed at rural Delavan until moving to Blue Earth in 1985. She was active in Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Delavan and SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. Margaret was also a member of the Catholic Daughters, Rosary Society, and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, quilting, embroidery, travel, and spending time with family and friends.Margaretis survived by her Sons, Donald Tibodeau of Easton , James (Rita) Tibodeau of Delavan, John(Janet)Tibodeau of Forest City, Ia., Mark(Deb)Tibodeau of Amboy , her Daughters, Patricia (Randy) Hodgdon of Winona, January ( Craig) Johnson of Hutchinson, Mary Jo Sirovy of Jackson , Lynne (Jeff) Bleess of Willmar, 19 Grandchildren , 17 Great Grandchildren, her Brothers, George (Naomi) Paul of Easton, Bernie (Eileen) Paul of Spring Lake Park, Cyril (Bernie) Paul of Maquoketa, Ia., Gene (Jane) Paul of Delavan , Ron (Marti) Paul of Eden Prairie, her Sisters, Evelyn (M.C.) Hardy of Lakeville Mary (Jim) Murry of Delavan , Carolyn (Jim) Willette of Easton , her Sister-in-law, Anna Marie Tibodeau of Easton . She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Oliver in 1997, daughter, Diana Rose, Brothers, Donald & Dunnell.