Annette Martha Schwab, 74, of Buhl, MN, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Essentia Hospital in Virginia, MN.

Annette was born April 4, 1944 to Melvin and Emma (Snobeck) Herberg in Littlefork, MN. She married Jerome G. Schwab of International Falls on November 6, 1976 and served as a homemaker and his secretary until his death. She was also a proud friend of Bill for 44 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Laverne "Buddy" Schwab; three sisters: Ardith "Cubby" Statton, Merle Bakke, and Andrea "Dolly" Heem; two brothers: Manley Herberg and Romaine "Herb" Herberg; and many friends and neighbors.

Annette is survived by 3 children: Doug (Dale Lammi) Pickar, Kamron (Leta) Pickar, Carrie (Cory) Nynas; 8 grandchildren: Cathy, Christy, Nicholas, Calli, Johanna, Colton, Carter, and Cameron; and 7 great-grandchildren: Edith, Agnes, Franklin, Samuel, William, Chauncey, and Timothy. There will be a private family service with inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery, Virginia, MN. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com