Evelyn A. Pecore, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday evening, October 16th, in Burnsville.

Evelyn Pecore, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Anich) Anderson, was born on September 8, 1930 in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1949 and continued her education at Hamline University majoring in theater.

Ev met the love of her life, Robert Pecore, while working a summer job at Yellowstone National Park. They were happily married for over 72 years and raised two daughters which she loved deeply. They moved to Owatonna in 1963, and although they moved away in 1973 they always considered Owatonna home and returned in 2009.

Ev was very involved in the community and the arts. She directed over 25 plays, 17 of which were at the Little Theater of Owatonna. She was a founding member of the Owatonna Art Center and instrumental in bringing girl's gymnastics to Owatonna High School. She was a member of the Library Board, Women's Club, League of Women Voters, PTAs, and was very active at St. John's Lutheran Church. After Bob's retirement, Bob and Ev traveled often and spent their winters in San Diego with friends golfing.

She is survived by her husband Robert Pecore of Burnsville; daughters Sheila (Jim) Veschusio of Burnsville and Deb Stewart of Owatonna; grandsons Tyler (Tanya), Rob (Emily), Brian (Kristin), Josh (Angela) and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, a sister, and son-in-law Bill Stewart.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00pm at Michaelson Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery.