Annette Kathleen Lord, (nee Wenger) of Buffalo, MN, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 86. She was currently living at Glenn Cottages Memory Care in Buffalo, MN.
Born on 10/1/1939, in Oelwein, Iowa, Annette was the first of two children born to Lester and Florence Wenger. Annette grew up in the small towns of Iowa. She initially attended Methodist-Kahler College to become an LPN, and later returned to College at Winona State University, where she graduated in 1989, as an RN. Most recently, she worked as an Occupational Nurse at E.F. Johnson, and as an RN at Lakeshore Nursing Home, both in Waseca, MN.
In 1959, Annette married Robert Lord, and together they built a life filled with gardening, traveling, and antiquing, and raising their children, Tracy and Suzanne, (Suzy). Individually, Annette also enjoyed sewing, cooking/baking/entertaining, crafting, and volunteering. Annette was an avid reader and enjoyed studying a variety of topics.
Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Florence Wenger; her husband, Robert; her daughter, Suzanne Strege; several in-laws; and many friends.
Annette is survived by her sister, Dianne VanGorder (Gene); her daughter, Tracy Lord; her son-in-law, Roger Strege; and grandchildren Taylor and Claire Strege; her sisters-in-law, Renee Gumbusky and Marlene Martin, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at The Peterson Chapel, located at 119 Central Ave., Buffalo, MN 55313. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with a service to follow at 2:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.
*Please know that this will be a dual celebration honoring Robert Lord as well; due to Robert’s passing during the pandemic, his original funeral plans did not transpire. Donations have already been made in Robert’s name. However, if you wish to make donations in memory of Annette Lord, the family asks that donations be made to: Glenn Cottages Memory Care/Activity Department, c/o Amber Fuchs at 407 8th St. NW, Buffalo, MN 55313. Please include in the memo line: “Activity Department Only, Memorial Donation for Annette Lord”.