Margaret Briggs was born in St. Louis, MO, and was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Luke's E & R church. She was married to Russell E. Gieselmann for 61 years. She has three children: David, Elaine, and John; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She married Carl H. Bals in 2019. Margaret earned a BS Degree from Harris-Stowe State University. She was an algebra teacher, then an Associate Engineer at Western Electric, before becoming a consultant for Altair Travel. She was blessed to be part of several organizations, including Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Community Bible Study (CBS), an Order of St. Luke (OSL), as a convener, a Stephen Ministry leader, a Hospice volunteer, and a Hospital Chaplaincy volunteer. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs and has been a Prayer Warrior for 25 years, during which she has managed the monthly calendar for 9 years. Margaret has been active in her neighborhoods: Thornhill in St. Louis, and The Crossings, The Terraces, and Spanish Wells in Bonita Springs. She enjoys Bible studies, music, painting, card games, and parties. Margaret Briggs was born in St. Louis, MO, and was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Luke's E & R church. She was married to Russell E. Gieselmann for 61 years. She has three children: David, Elaine, and John; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She married Carl H. Bals in 2019.Margaret earned a BS Degree from Harris-Stowe State University. She was an algebra teacher, then an Associate Engineer at Western Electric, before becoming a consultant for Altair Travel.She was blessed to be part of several organizations, including Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Community Bible Study (CBS), an Order of St. Luke (OSL), as a convener, a Stephen Ministry leader, a Hospice volunteer, and a Hospital Chaplaincy volunteer. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs and has been a Prayer Warrior for 25 years, during which she has managed the monthly calendar for 9 years.Margaret has been active in her neighborhoods: Thornhill in St. Louis, and The Crossings, The Terraces, and Spanish Wells in Bonita Springs. She enjoys Bible studies, music, painting, card games, and parties.