Annette Wanner
August 28, 1962 ~ January 4, 2023
Annette Marie (Galvin) Wanner, 60, of Faulkton, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Faulkton Area Medical Center surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Langerhans Histiocytosis X (a disease that only affects 1 in 35 million women).
A celebration of life will take place at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, St. Patrick’s Day, at Chrystal’s Bar in Redfield, SD, preceded by a private family burial in Athol, SD.
Annette Marie Galvin was born August 28, 1962, to Edward “Jerry” Gerald and Lois (Muellenberg) Galvin in Redfield, SD. She grew up at Athol, SD, in an Irish, fun-loving family including her three sisters and five brothers.
Annette graduated from Redfield High School in 1980. She met the love of her life and partner Steve Wanner in Orient on New Year’s Eve 1980. They were married in August of 1981 and to this union two daughters were born, Lacey and Whitney.
While still in high school, Annette started her nursing career as a CNA at the James Valley Nursing Home in Redfield. After high school, she attended Lake Area Tech in Watertown graduating as an LPN in 1981. She began working in Faulkton as an LPN in August 1981. Her hard work and passion led her to become a registered nurse and she graduated from Presentation College in 1988. She began working at Avera St. Luke’s in Aberdeen in 1988 and continued working simultaneously at the Faulkton Hospital. She served as Director of Nursing in Faulkton from 1990-1994 and 1997-2000. She worked at Avera St. Luke’s in the float pool which allowed her to work on every floor and learn skills in every department. Her passion to make a difference for those she worked with and cared for was one of her greatest gifts. She was quick with a smile, hug, laugh, or a chocolate from her pocket to bring hope and joy to those around her. She prayed daily for the ability to do what was asked of her by those who might need her. Her goal each shift was to have her patients be glad she was their nurse for the day, providing some light in their storm. She was the kind of nurse you wanted to care for your loved ones! Her retirement from nursing in June of 2021 was not what she wanted but with Covid requirements it was not possible to wear protective gear with her oxygen needs.
Annette enjoyed spending time with her family on camping trips and was forever planning the next one! She enjoyed many concerts and comedians. She attended car races supporting Steve’s driving as his biggest fan. She collected bears and loved meeting friends and colleagues for lunch.
She is survived by her husband Steve; daughters: Lacey (Jason) Currington and Whitney (Jesse) Lewton, grandchildren: Amelia, Charlotte, and Annabel Currington and Sawyer, Bridger, and Rosalie Lewton; step granddaughter, Tauni; siblings: Gwen Galvin-Johanson, Ed (Judy) Galvin, Jon (Sandy) Galvin, Bryan (Vanessa) Galvin, Holly (Dean) Bottum, Jaymes (Lyn) Galvin, Colin (Vicki) Galvin, and Marijo (Shannon) Gulbranson; aunt, Marilyn VanVleet; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Annette’s arrangements.
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Our hearts are broken. Annette was such a kind, caring, loving and wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Lacey, Whitney and all of Annette’s Grandchildren and family. In Deepest Sympathy,
So so sorry to Annette and families. What a beautiful woman. She was such a fighter. She loved her family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with her at Avera. A group of us have been having lunches with her for the past few years. What a join with everyone. Annette you will be missed. You have such a beautiful family who love you. I so glad you got to meet Rosie. You can rest in peace now and I thank you for all your great hugs and words. God Bless. Mary
Steve and families. Our deepest sympathies on your loss. A true guardian angel has joined the heavens. Your memories will keep her with you always and the love you share as a family will continue to grow. She was always caring for others and will continue to watch over you all.
Wanner Family.
My sincere sympathy to all of ur family upon the passing of Annette.
She was a nice lady. Enjoyed visiting with her at our 40 Th Class Reunion; in September of 2020. So glad I got to visit with her. My thoughts and prayers r with u today and in the days to come.
Sincerely, Darcy. Class of 1980.
Redfield High School.
Nettie was the best. She was a wonderful person, nurse and friend to many. She made the world a better place. Sending my love to her family. God bless.
Steve, Girls and Grandchildren; I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Nettie was such a joy to work with, a wonderful nurse and friend to me. I treasure all the times we met for meals over the years and the opportunities to attend gatherings on your porch this year. She will always have a special place in my heart. Nettie loved you all dearly and lit up like a sunbeam when talking about each of you. A truly remarkable women who will be missed dearly by all.
Steve, Whitney & family, please accept our deepest sorrow at the loss of Annette. Our memories are of a beautiful, kind & loving Mother, wife & caretaker. Family appeared to be of utmost importance and that is certainly reflected in you Whitney. We love you & God Bless you all.
Our Nettie is no longer in pain and is at peace. She has gained her wings! She is so loved and will be missed by so many. My heart breaks for all the family. May God give you strength to get through the difficult times. I have many fond memories and will keep them in my mind and heart forever. Sending love hugs and blessings, XOXOXOX Sheri
Steve, girls and all family we are so sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏 and hugs!
Such a Sweet Young Lady! My Thoughts and Prayers are with Family and Friends
Holly and family: Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I haven’t seen Annette since we celebrated your father’s life at Crystals. She was beautiful and funny. My fond memories of her were more on the lines of walking between the Waterhole and the Pub! Please know I’m praying for you. Blessed are the mourners.
I will always Remember your willingness to help.
Great days & laughs in KD
It was blow to me we used to have fun playing pool.i had lot of respect for her she took real good care Me And My Dad.
Our sympathy for all Nettie's family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Prayers for comfort and peace as all her family and friends celebrate her life and accomplishments, as well as mourn her passing. A life well lived is how I see Annettes life. I was blessed as I worked with her many years ago at St Lukes hospital. She was such a kind and happy person; I know that those she cared for knew of her sincerity. God bless her Life and her kind deeds, and bless her family and community, I know she will be missed.
Steve and family, we were so sad to hear of the passing of Nettie! What a beloved person she was to all. So many fond memories of working with her at Faulk County Memorial! Was so happy when she decided to obtain her RN license as knew she would be an outstanding nurse! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time!
Steve: Thinking of you and your family in the loss of your loved one. God's blessings!
As we think of Nettie and the lives she has touched, We are grateful to have worked with Nettie for over 20 years. Her dedication to her family, patients and providers was relentless. May God comfort her family always and provide unconditional strength and love. Nettie's life was a blessing to so many for those who knew her benefited from it. In our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill. You will always be remembered, loved and missed.
Grandma, everyday I miss you more. I miss rubbing your feet everyday after school and our very interesting conversations. I've never looked up to anyone the way I do to you. I strive to grow up to be at least half the woman you were. You were my rock, my safe space, and my person. You were such a light in our lives and had such a beautiful soul. I could keep writing all day but it would never be enough to describe what a incredible human being you were. You had the most captivating eyes, a smile that turned heads, and a radiating aura. I love you so so much. It's great to know you're at peace and with your mom and dad. Thank you for being the most influential person in my life. Love you most, Charlotte.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Annette was my nurse after I had surgery in 1990. I’ve had a few hospital stays in my life. There was NEVER another who impressed me more… she was so exceptionally kind & attentive… simply THEE BEST. I never forgot her! I was so sad to know she left this world & all of you! My sympathy & prayers are with you! Hugs!
Annette’s love and caring filled any room she was in. She always had a sparkle in her eye! She planned and planned so people she loved could get together. The love she had for her family was admirable-forever was she saying how lucky she was! Without her and Deb, I may never have been a nurse, they made studying fun. I will miss her forever. And I will adopt her “never say goodbye” and say see ya my dear friend Annette, the world is a better place because you were in it, love you!!
Prayers to Steve, Lacey, Whitney and their families as well as Annette’s siblings—and to all that loved her, she will be missed🙏💗
Annette was a joy to work with in Faulkton. She deeply cared about people and accepted everyone like a friend. Faulkton was blessed to have her presence and service. My prayers for Steve and family as you celebrate her life.
I worked with Annette many years ago at Avera St Luke’s. Her kindness and compassion for her patients was so easy for her and just came naturally to her. I remember her always with a smile on her face. Sending my prayers to her family for comfort, peace and strength during this time.