Harold Annette Sr

Harold Owen Annette was born on February 8, 1935 in White Earth, MN to David and Anna (Bates) Annette. He attended high school in Park Rapids, MN and after school enlisted with the United States Navy. He proudly served his country overseas during the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S Ticonderoga as a radioman. Following his honorable discharge, Harold enrolled at Bemidji State University. An accomplished athlete, Harold played college baseball for BSU. After college he accepted a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and for 20 years worked as a road engineer. He retired in 1976 and started work as an RTC Planner. He also fulfilled other interests, as he worked at the Ojibwa Sawmill as a lumber grader, did carpentry, and drove school bus. Harold was a very talented musician. He enjoyed strumming his guitar and banjo and also played the harmonica and accordion. Harold was a remarkable artist, especially when it came to drawing. During his spare time, Harold played on several baseball and softball teams for the surrounding area and loved attending auction sales always looking for the next bargain; he was a golden gloves boxer and was proud he held the Southeastern All Navy Boxing Championship. Harold is survived by his 11 children: Reverend Coke (Rick) Smith of Detroit Lakes, Harold "Whitey" (Suzanne) Annette of Grand Rapids, MN, Emily Annette (Bill) of Callaway, Susan Annette-Wright of Minneapolis, Michael Sr. (Monica) Annette of Osage, Lori (Tom) Gamache of Walker, Anthony "Humpsy" Annette of Callaway, John-Boy (Sarah) Annette, William "Choppy" (Sharon) Annette, Sara Annette all of Pine Point and Russell (Kathy) Grey of Augusta, GA. He is also survived by 40 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Violet Harper of Cass Lake, Carol (Rev. Fritz) Kramer of Newton, IA, and two brothers: Frank (Judi) Annette of St. Cloud and John (Pam) Annette of Elbow Lake, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, son: Mathew Annette and brother: William Annette.

Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501

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Visitation
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Service
Saturday, August 24, 2013

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