Obituary for Annette J. Splinter
Annette J. Splinter, age 65 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, surrounded by her loving family.
Annette was born November 5, 1955 in Superior, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Andrew and Antoinette (Worm) Sislo. She attended school in Superior, graduating from Superior Senior High School with the Class of 1974. Annette married Eugene Ritchie in Superior in October of 1976. Following their marriage the couple moved to Wausau then Phillips, Wisconsin. When her children started school, Annette enrolled at North Central Technical College where she earned her degree and became a Registered Nurse. Annette worked as a nurse her entire career until fully retiring in January of 2021 due to health reasons.
On July 10, 1999, Annette was united in marriage to Gene Splinter in Shawano where the couple made their home. “Netter”, as she was affectionately known by family, loved her children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. They all loved her too! She enjoyed cheering for the Packers, collecting anything with penguins, and gardening. Annette made several international trips with her son, Jason. She greatly enjoyed the trips and talked about them long after returning home.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Gene Splinter of Shawano; her children, Jason Ritchie of Saint Paul, MN, Eric Ritchie of Fond du Lac, and Cassandra (Rod) Splinter-Watson of Wisconsin Rapids; three grandchildren, Lincoln, Charlotte, and Eleanora Watson; her siblings, Barbara Turoski, Teri (Frank) Landolina, Michael Sislo, Joseph (Kathy) Sislo, and Susan Winslow; her sister-in-law, Judy (Jim) Oberstein of Shawano; her brother-in-law, James (Cheri) Splinter of Superior, WI; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A memorial service for Annette will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until the time of service.
A memorial fund in Annette’s name will be established by her family.
Annette was born November 5, 1955 in Superior, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Andrew and Antoinette (Worm) Sislo. She attended school in Superior, graduating from Superior Senior High School with the Class of 1974. Annette married Eugene Ritchie in Superior in October of 1976. Following their marriage the couple moved to Wausau then Phillips, Wisconsin. When her children started school, Annette enrolled at North Central Technical College where she earned her degree and became a Registered Nurse. Annette worked as a nurse her entire career until fully retiring in January of 2021 due to health reasons.
On July 10, 1999, Annette was united in marriage to Gene Splinter in Shawano where the couple made their home. “Netter”, as she was affectionately known by family, loved her children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. They all loved her too! She enjoyed cheering for the Packers, collecting anything with penguins, and gardening. Annette made several international trips with her son, Jason. She greatly enjoyed the trips and talked about them long after returning home.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Gene Splinter of Shawano; her children, Jason Ritchie of Saint Paul, MN, Eric Ritchie of Fond du Lac, and Cassandra (Rod) Splinter-Watson of Wisconsin Rapids; three grandchildren, Lincoln, Charlotte, and Eleanora Watson; her siblings, Barbara Turoski, Teri (Frank) Landolina, Michael Sislo, Joseph (Kathy) Sislo, and Susan Winslow; her sister-in-law, Judy (Jim) Oberstein of Shawano; her brother-in-law, James (Cheri) Splinter of Superior, WI; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A memorial service for Annette will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until the time of service.
A memorial fund in Annette’s name will be established by her family.