Annabelle Irene Pfaff

Sartell
November 13, 1935 - August 15, 2020

Annabelle Irene Pfaff passed away in the early hours of August 15, 2020 at Country Manor in Sartell, MN. Anabelle was an only child born to Harriet M. Sundem Schindler and Clarence T. Schindler in New Haven Township, Wisconsin on November 13, 1935. Her mother died in 1947 when Annabelle was only 11 years old. Her father remarried soon after to Viola Chatain. Annabelle made it to eighth grade before she quit school to help support her family. On September 15, 1956, Annabelle was married to the fun loving Norman Reuban Pfaff at Swanville Lutheran Parsonage. Her time was divided between being a dutiful housewife, a loving mother to four children, and a diligent worker in the manufacturing field. She cared for her husband who suffered from poor health, especially in his later years, until he passed on December 31, 2008 at the age of 72. At the same time, Annabelle battled with and survived breast cancer. Annabelle was a loving carefree spirit, friendly, and quick witted.  Everyone was her favorite, at least that's what she told them and then would smile and whisper “but don't tell anyone.” She would tell you where to go and point with her middle finger in public (due to the fact that she had lost her pointer finger during birth). She was a skilled crafter; crocheting, sewing, quilting, beading, and stitching were a few of her hobbies. She would color beautifully, picture after picture, for hours on end. She was also a Farkel fanatic, loved puzzles and was very proud when she scored a bingo win. Although she slowed down in her later years, her humor and love for life never faded. She was always up for an adventure and made friends wherever she went. Survivors include her children. John Pfaff, Grey Eagle; Sandy Pfaff-Wolf, Cold Spring; and Jim (Phyllis) Pfaff, Motley; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her stepbrother Thomas (Sue) Schindler; and foster brother Milton (Sue) Johnson. Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband Norman; son Randy: who died at 1 month on June 27, 1958; parents Harriet and Clarence; stepmother Viola; and stepbrother Jackie Schindler. Due to Covid-19 private services will be held; a memorial may be held at a later date.