Annette Glonek

ANNETTE GLONEK
Long time California resident, Annette Glonek, passed away on December 31, 2019, at the age of 82.
Born in March 22, 1937, in Superior, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Anna Glonek, she was the youngest of 7 children. 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She attended grade and high school in Superior, Wisconsin. She went on to attend nurse’s training in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and graduated in 1958. After graduation she specialized in various careers in nursing.
Working as an operating nurse for 2 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her career in nursing and a love of traveling took her to California. She was charge nurse in critical care units and emergency room nursing for 4 years.
In 1967 during the Vietnam War she worked at the Army field hospital in Augsburg, Germany, caring for our soldiers. While stationed in Germany she traveled to numerous countries in Europe before returning to California in 1969. She continued her nursing career at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where she worked in medical and surgical critical care units and a Parkinson’s Research Program.
In 1974 she joined the Air Force. She was stationed at Hamilton AFB and March AFB, both in California. While in the Air Force she had the opportunity to also travel to other states and countries. She was discharged in 1980 with the rank of Captain.
She had a love for animals and had her own sanctuary for stray and feral cats whom she cared for since 1980.
She is survived by one brother, Patrick, and by nieces and nephews.
This obituary was written by Annette on March 4, 2005