Ann Fuller, of Mattoon, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 80 years old. She was born on June 1, 1939, in New London, a daughter of Raymond and Angeline (Schroepfer) Bauknecht. She married Donald Fuller on August 31, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox. He survives.

She was a graduate of Mattoon High School in 1957.

Ann and her brother operated Dan and Ann's Tavern in Mattoon for three years. She and her daughter-in-law Vicki operated the Mattoon Cafe for five years. She later worked at the Mattoon Veneer and Plywood mill for 13 years.

She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower bed, camping, spending time with family and friends along with cooking and reading.

She was a member of St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox and their Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors including her husband are a daughter, Jeanne Schmidt of Antigo; four sons, Don (Nancy) Fuller Jr. of Mattoon, Ken (Vicki) Fuller of Pearson, Mark (Yvonne) Fuller of Mattoon, Brian "Joe" (Cindy) Fuller of Antigo; a sister, Mary Jo (Harry) Green of Nekoosa; a brother, Mike (Deb) Bauknecht of Wisconsin Rapids; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two grandchildren Stacy Fuller, and Tony Bohn; a son in law, Harry Schmidt; two brothers, Ronald (Cassie) Bauknecht, and Daniel Bauknecht.

A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church in Phlox with Reverend Edmund Siguenza officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

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