Ann

Hartleben

Annabelle D. Hartleben, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Shawano. Ann was born on June 12, 1939, in Shawano, to the late Alfred and Meta (Druckrey) Degener. On April 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Maurice Hartleben Jr. at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Maurice preceded her in death August 19, 2000. Ann lived in Shawano most of her life and graduated from Shawano High School in 1957. She worked at Knope Roofing for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Ann loved baking, playing cards, polka dancing, and taking trips to Europe and Alaska. She also enjoyed going to the casino with her daughter. She was lovingly known as “Gramma Ann” by her great nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Julie; and siblings, Bernice Stueck and Ervin (Judy) Degener. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; parents; siblings, Norma (Kenny) Thompson and Shirley (Ron) Dickson; brother-in-law, Creade Stueck; sister-in-law, June Hartleben; and nephew, Rick.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday November 14, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with Pastor David Kaiser officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church starting at 9:30 am until the time of service. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.