LeeAnn Leske

Obituary of LeeAnn Leske

8/17/1965 (Somerset, WI) – 06/24/25 (Minneapolis, MN)

As written by LeeAnn:

Preceded in death by her parents, John Ernest and Maxine Virgina Francis (Johnson) Leske; Godparents, Miles Louis Rivard and (Aunt) Shirley Ann Johnson; and in-laws, relatives, and friends. Survived by seven first cousins, children of the late Marold and Marguerite (Kelly) Johnson: Pamela, Kathryn, Mark, Karen, Susan, Linda, and Paul; two double first cousins once removed, Brian Johnson and Corinne (Johnson) Martin; and many dear in-laws, extended cousins, friends, and a cherished loving man for over 20 years, Patrick O’Neil Shaeffer.

LeeAnn’s most treasured blessings included:

• Loving Parents, Grandparents, and Godparents

• Seven first cousins who seemed like siblings

• Loving, kind, and interesting friends

• Patrick O’Neil Shaeffer, precious and one-of-a-kind

• St. Anne Church (masses, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Requiem Mass, and School (Grades 1 – 6))

• Somerset Public Schools (kindergarten, Grades 7-12)

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees

• Goddaughter Heather Kaye Rutledge, daughter of Richard and Linda (Johnson) Pederson, and Godson Marcus John Pasell, son of Steve and Julie (Walsh) Pasell

• Dear friends from Somerset and all over the world

• Playing and watching sports

• Traveling to all 50 US states and many other countries

• Working in the airline industry for American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines

• Riding on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier and watching airplanes take off and land

• Serving clients/friends as a Financial Advisor to support their dreams to save, invest, retire, spend, and gift

Arrangements were pre-planned, as LeeAnn wished, with a private service at St. Anne Church and Cemetery in Somerset, WI.

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LeeAnn will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, deep compassion, and the love she shared so freely with others. She lived a full life and left a legacy of kindness, adventure, and connection. Please join us as we gather to celebrate her life, share cherished memories, and support one another.

General Sam’s Event Center in Somerset, WI

July 10th, from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

We will raise our glasses in a toast at 6:30 p.m.