DeAnn Gladys Anderson, age 77, of Almena, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire.

DeAnn was born January 21, 1945 in Rice Lake to Charles and Gladys (Dalen) Alexander. She graduated from Barron High School in 1963 and attended beauty school in Eau Claire.

On September 6, 1969, she married Allen L. Anderson at First Lutheran Church in Barron. She enjoyed being home with her children and later in life she worked at Maplecroft Retirement Community from 1992 until 2010.

DeAnn enjoyed being in the Paul Revere homemakers club, spending time with family and friends, visiting with her Facebook friends and the Green Bay Packers. One of her favorite hobbies was collecting dishes. Her pride and joy was her granddaughter, Hannah and was excited for her first great- grandchild to be born in June.

DeAnn is survived by sons, Gary of Poskin, Michael of Stanley; daughter, Gretchen (Brian) Holst of Rice Lake; granddaughter, Hannah Holst & Ramon Perez, both of Barron; brothers, Dan Alexander of Barron and Dean (Barb) Alexander of Spring Lake Park, MN; as well as nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday April 29, 2022 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30, at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron. Burial will be at Poskin Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Apr 26, 2022 2:29 pm CDT