niversity.
Ann took great pride in her work when she served as the Chief Clerk of Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin including Madison, Eau Claire and LaCrosse. Frequent trips were made to Washington DC where Ann served on the Clerk's Advisory Board which determined budgets for the entire Federal Court system. During her career, Ann's colleagues stated she was a role model for women, when there were very few women role models.
Ann married Duane L. Manley on August 17, 1984. It was Duane that introduced Ann to Venice, Florida and her fondness for the area grew strong. He preceded her in death on July 30, 2000.
Upon her retirement, Ann spent her winters in a place very special to her heart, Venice Florida. As time went on Annie and Joel found themselves heading south sooner and staying longer. Walking the beach collecting seashells and sharks' teeth, swimming and lounging by the pool with a good book proved to be Annie's happy place. Many lasting friendships were made in Venice with wonderful people from all over the country.
Annie is survived by her loving and devoted life partner, Joel Hammermeister, Portage/Venice FL; Her children Cynthia (Robert) Moodie of Sun Prairie. Brian (Jane) Getschmann of Baraboo. Andrew Getschmann of Sun Prairie; Her grandchildren Cal (Tiffany) Getschmann, Samantha (Thomas Canton) Moodie, Robert (Van Gachnang) Moodie, Carly Getschmann, and great granddaughter Kaelynn Getschmann; Her sisters Jo Christianson of Madison and Susan Van Rixel of Pardeeville; nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Duane L. Manley, her brothers-in-law William Christianson and Gary Van Rixel, and her two special cats Lester and Toby.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Wisconsin Council for the Blind or Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North Street, Sun Prairie with a service to begin at 12:00 PM with Pastor Brad Mather presiding. Ann will be brought to her final place of rest by her husband, Duane, at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens following the church services.
"Although Ann was visually challenged for many years, she never let that stand in her way of enjoying life and all it had to offer."
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