Nancy A. Annen

Nancy Anne Annen of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care on Tues June 2, 2026 after a 6-year battle with dementia. She was 86 years old. Nancy was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on July 27, 1939, the youngest of 5 children to Frank Sr. and Ester Robl. Ester passed away 9 months after Nancy’s birth. Nancy was then adopted by Arthur and Ida Horgen of Irma, Wisconsin.

Nancy graduated from Merrill High School in 1957. Then she received her associate degree in 1959 from Madison Business College.

On June 16, 1962, Nancy and Carl came together in Matrimony. They welcomed their daughter into the world on March 29, 1964.

Nancy was employed by Farmco and then retired from Cuna Mutual Insurance after 34 years of employment as a meeting planner.

Carl and Nancy’s journey together took them from Madison, Wisconsin to Sun Lakes, Arizona in 1999. Even in the hottest summers, it was a decision Nancy never regretted. Nancy enjoyed gardening, golf and collecting crosses.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl Annen; her daughter Peggy Annen; her son Joseph DeGeorge; her grandson Justin Joyce (Jess). Also proceeded by Frank Sr and Ester Robl, Arthur and Ida Horgen, Frank Jr Robl, Douglas Robl, Evelyn Johnson, and Irene McKinney.

Her life will be celebrated by many and she will be greatly missed by her friends and loved ones.

A graveside service will be held June 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Merrill, Wisconsin. After the service, a reception will follow at Northwoods Veterans Post in Merrill, WI

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Nancy’s memory to Maricopa County Humane Society (www.azhumane.org)

Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.