Annette R. Gadow

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Annette Rose Gadow on December 7, 2025. Annette was born on August 29, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Gerald and Angeline Wipfli.
Annette devoted her life to nurturing those around her through her professional career in Health and Social Services with Wood County, as well as through her personal passions of baking, sewing, gardening, and cooking. Annette was also known far and wide for her homemade egg rolls.

Annette's most cherished role was that of a grandmother and great-grandmother. The bond she shared with them was one of pure love and mutual admiration.

Annette is survived by her son, Brian Gadow and his wife, Beth; her grandchildren, Kasey (Aaron) Koeller; and Jared (Graci Christianson) Gadow; great-grandchildren, Jason Koeller and Oaklyn and Jacklyn Gadow. Step-grandchildren, Melissa, Peter and Carolyn Czerwinski; a very special niece Cheryl (Dennis) Routten-Labarge, and her special four-legged friend Molly. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Angeline Wipfli; her loving husband, William Gadow; her son, Scott Gadow; her sister, Michaeleen Schroeder; her brother, Tom Wipfli; and her nephew, Kirby Czaikowski.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Edgewater Haven and Aspirus Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Annette.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1150 2nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at church. Burial will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park