Annette was born August 13, 1916, in Springfield, Nebraska, to Tom and Lora (Ellis) Nicholson. She passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Hooper Care Center at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 21 days.

Annette married Wilbur Fitzpatrick, on October 13, 1934, in Glenwood, Iowa, and to this union they raised 3 daughter, Susie, Denise, and Dee. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary of Louisville, involved with Wilbur in the 40/8, Plattsmouth, member of First United Methodist Church, Louisville, liked Husker Football, and loved Camping, dancing, traveling, playing Bridge, and Bingo at the Senior Center.

Annette is survived by her daughters- Carolyn (Susie) Meyer, of Louisville, NE, Denise & husband David Knapp, of Cozad, NE, and Delores (Dee) & husband Glen Kassmeier, of Hooper, NE,
8 Grandchildren, 7 Great grandchildren, and 1 Great great grandson. She is also survived by her sister Ella Reichart, of Louisville, NE

Annette is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur Dallas Fitzpatrick in 1997, 3 Sisters, and 1 Brother.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 8, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, 222 Walnut, Louisville, NE with burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water, NE, Family Suggest Memorials to Families Choice.

Visitation: Sunday December 7, from 12 noon until 9 P.M. and the family will greet friends from 6 until 7:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Casket will be open one hour before services at the Church.

Arrangements by Fusselman Wymore Funeral Home, 413 Elm Street, Louisville, NE, 234-3985