Annette Mary Bruggeman, 59, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, peacefully at her family's residence.

Funeral Service will be 11 AM Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday, June 17, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN, and one hour before the services.

Burial will be later at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Annette was born November 17, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of George Joseph and Darlene Jean (Lowell) Bydlon.  She attended Pershing High School, Plummer, MN, in the class of 1981.  She worked at Country Kitchen Thief River Falls as a waitress at the Thief River Falls Airport, where she was manager and jack of all trades, and, in 2006, she began working at Digi-Key.

On May 24, 1986, Annette was united in marriage to Brian Bruggeman at Brian's parents' home in Thief River Falls, MN.  They were married for 36 years.  In 2018, Annette learned she had Lou Gehrig's disease/ALS.  For the next four years, Annette made the best of her circumstances, being unwilling to quit living life.

Annette loved creating, crafting, and challenging herself.  From taking down walls and creating a pantry.  Riding her Screaming Eagle Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, with her hubby by her side, will always be remembered.  She enjoyed riding in the Prowler side by side her hubby and Charlie, her loving dog.  She loved to explore the region and around the world-Europe, Mexico, Alaska, and more.  Annette loved spending time with her grandchildren—teaching them how to craft, bake and challenge themselves.

Annette is survived by her husband of 36 years, Brian Bruggeman, son Ryan (Kayla) Bruggeman, daughter Stephanie (Cody) Peters, grandchildren Nora, Miley, Leah, Azure, and Kyzer; sisters: Vinette (John) Menshek, Lynette (Dave) Lohse, Janette (Tom) Braaten, Kathleen (Josh) Goodyke, brother Shaun (Michelle) Lowell, step brother Tony (Lisa) Lowell, Penny Porter, and Candy Erickson, sister-in-law Julie Ornquist, brothers-in-law Dean (Dayna) Bruggeman, Jerry (Delia) Bruggeman, step-Mom Rochelle Bydlon and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, George Bydlon and Darlene (Fred) Lowell, father and mother-in-law Dave and Jean Bruggeman, and brother-in-law Mitch Bruggeman.

Condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com