Annette Claire Waggoner was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on May 15, 1946.   She was the oldest of three children of Dr. Donald and Virginia "Ginny" Nelson. She grew up in Amery attending Amery Schools graduating from high school in 1964. She attended Cosmetology School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin graduating in 1965.  She was certified as a Medical Technologist in 1966. She was united in marriage to Al Weaver and together they had two sons. They owned a Supper Club in Galesville, Wisconsin for several years. Al then joined the Hospitality Division of Marriot and over the years they lived in many locations across the United States. In 1974 she received her Real Estate License. On February 22, 1986 she was united in marriage to Peter Waggoner. Shortly after marrying they moved to Alaska for two years before returning to Amery where they have resided since. Annette worked at the Amery Hospital, provided home health care, was manager at the Amery Golf Course, and most recently was employed by Chet Johnson Drug.   Over the years Annette enjoyed taking trips with friends. She enjoyed golfing and was a long time part of the women's bowling league at Club 53 in Amery. Annette died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the age of 73.

Annette was preceded in death by her father Dr. Don Nelson and step-son Steve Waggoner. Surviving family members include her husband Peter Waggoner; mother Ginny Nelson; sons: Bryce Weaver and Jay Weaver (fiancé Jill); step-son John (Sue) Waggoner; brother Douglas (Kori) Nelson; sister Rev Mary Ann (Greg) Bowman; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren as well other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at the Congregational United Church of Christ on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Barry Schaeffer officiating.   Visitation will be at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment will be at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI.