Annette Briese (nee Hirsch) passed on November 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of David for 64 years; devoted mother of William Briese (deceased)(Jennifer Weber), and Suzanne Stegall (Paul); cherished grandmother of Stephanie Beerse (Mitchell), Emily Briese (Evan Osborn), Paul David Stegall (Julia), Stephen Stegall; loving great grandmother of Willa Channing Beerse; dear sister of Tom Hirsch (Ann).
Annette was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in eternity by her parents Albert and Joan Hirsch, and her beloved son William. She was a teacher at both Bethany Lutheran and St. Mark Lutheran Schools. She was also an early childhood teacher, and spent a number of years at Parmadale. In her retirement, Annette was a realtor with her husband Dave.
Annette will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and countless friends at her church-family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are requested to Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church "Helping Hands Fund", 11680 Royalton Rd., N. Royalton, OH 44133.
Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment Eastlawn Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends SUNDAY 2-5 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71)
