Anna Elizabeth Vanderleest

Anna E. VanderLeest, 38, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born January 5, 1984, the daughter of Michael and Susan (Lee) VanderLeest.

Anna had a great passion for taking care of those in need, always thinking of others before herself.  She was currently employed as a caregiver with North Central Health Care and Succeed Independence in Wausau.

Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed fishing, spending time with her friends, snapchat and spoiling Jack and Karleigh.

Survivors include, her father, Michael VanderLeest; her sister, Dayle (Karley Kielty) VanderLeest; her nephew, Jack VanderLeest, all of Minocqua; three special friends, Kathy and Jimmy Krueger and Schawnee Looker, all of Wausau; and many aunts, uncles and cousins further survive.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street Wausau.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wausau.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com