First UMC of Middlebury

Lifting the love of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ

Peggy Yeater, Organist


Music has always been a part of Peggy's life and a lot of it has been in music ministry at the church, of which Peggy is a lifetime member.   She sang in the church choir starting in high school and studied piano for 10 years and then turned to the organ.

Peggy is the third generation church organist at FUMC.  Her grandmother Thelma Hout, served as organist for almost 50 years, retiring in 1992.  Her mother, Bev Miller substituted through the years as necessary.  When Peggy moved back to the area she began organ lessons and played when her grandmother was away and shared services during the 80’s and 90’s.  She has been the full time organist since her grandmother retired.  She also enjoys playing in the hand bell choir.

Peggy and her husband Steve have two grown children, Carrie Smith who lives in Indianapolis and Matt who lives in Middlebury.  They also have two adorable granddaughters, Anna and Alaina Yeater.  Maybe they will be the next generation of musicians at our church!