Ann Louise German, 62 years old, was born in Sisseton, SD on September 20 ^th , 1958 on a Saturday at 6:30 a.m., in Sisseton, SD. She came from a large family of twelve, and she is the 7 ^th born to Gerald "Smoky" German and Lorraine (Ryan) German.

Our beloved, Ann, began her journey back to our Creator on November 22 ^nd , 2020 in Fargo, ND with her loving children holding her hands and many, many family members nearby.

An all-night Wake Service will begin at 7:00pm, Friday, November 26 ^th at St. Kateri's Hall; the Funeral Service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, November 27 ^th , 2020. Masks are required ; social distancing will be done to the best of our ability. We respectfully ask that you do not attend if you have a cold but we thank you for thinking of us and remembering us in your prayers.

The family procession to the graveside will begin immediately after the service. A meal will be prepared and available for all in attendance in To-Go containers, so upon the conclusion of the service and meal prayer, those who wish to stay may share a meal in her honor or take it home with you. The family appreciates and thanks you for your presence at our loved ones services. We need to keep everyone as safe as possible and will limit the graveside service to the clergy, family, pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers.

Ann was born and raised in rural Peever, SD on a farm/ranch. She loved horses and the country living. She grew up working hard but also having fun riding horseback as the way of the country/ranch life goes. She never forgot her roots and family was important to her.

Anyone who knew Ann, knew that she had a strong spirit, she was a loyal relative and friend. She had a great sense of humor and could make you laugh to tears! She believed in our Dakota way of being, loved the elders, loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was a person of faith, she believed in God. As all people do, she struggled through many trials in life because that is how life is, it isn't always fair but with her strength and faith, she rose above and kept on living and giving of herself for her loved ones. In the end, it's the ones that love you that matter the most.

Ann entered the U.S. Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. After this stint, Ann always had a job; she lived and worked in Aberdeen at the Indian Health Service, and, upon returning home, she held various jobs over the years, such as in the Home Improvement Program (HIP); Ann was the SWO Tax Director for several years; and, Ann worked as the District Coordinator for many years always going the extra mile to help the elders in the district; she would clean their houses; single-handedly deliver the turkeys for Thanksgiving every year; assist them in whichever way she could to make things easier for them. She always kept the district center spotless, neat and inviting. She was a hard worker that always did more than was required of her in whatever job she held. Her work ethic was admirable.

Ann Louise German is survived by her children: Danny White (Jenna), Jerry (Jermaine) Eastman, Jason (Sapphire) Eastman, Kevin LaFontaine Jr., Britney LaFontaine, "hunka" son, Anthony Locke; and, eighteen (20) grandchildren: Ryder, Brianne & Ella White; Cante' RedWing, Jernee, Tasia, Jerry Jr. Eastman &

Darian Shepherd; Jeremiah, Jason Jr., Dontae, Jairden, Jayce, & Jacob Eastman, Londyn & Tracy Morales;

Isaiah & JayDee Horn and, Nicholas & Brice LaFontaine.

Ann is also survived by her Mother, Lorraine German, brothers, Wayne German Sr., Glenn (Carla) German Sr., John German Sr., Gerald (Kara) German; sisters, Myrna (Jake) Thompson, Nadine Fredericks, Geri Opsal, Lita German, Deann (Rick) Huff, Aunts Rosella Heminger and Alta German, Uncle Owen Dean German and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ann Louise German was preceded in death by her Father, Gerald "Smoky" German, Sister Donna Marie German, brother, Bruce L. German Sr., nephew Jake Larsen, granddaughter Giselle Grace German, grandson Lawren J. Barse, nephew Conrad German, brother-in-law Troy Opsal, paternal grandparents Jack & Amelia German; maternal grandparents Tom & Lucy Ryan, Uncle Dwight & Aunt Marlene Ironheart, and, Uncle Francis "Punchie" Charging Cloud.

Our loved one will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.