Debra “Deb” Elaine Anderson

Debra “Deb” Elaine Anderson, Chippewa Falls, 69, entered eternal rest, Friday, June 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Deb was born in Chippewa Falls, to Bob and Iris Yeager.

She met her husband, Steve Anderson, at Shady Nook, during a dance and got married Sept. 9, 1978; they were three months shy of 48 years of marriage.

Deb was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was especially proud of her daughter, Lindsay, granddaughter, Lucy, and son-in-law, Jason.

She worked for the state, for 30 years, before retiring in 2011. Deb was a one-of-a-kind person and found her best friend, while working there.

Deb was a long-time member of her bowling league in Chippewa Falls, and served as the secretary, for many years.

She enjoyed many hobbies, including boating on Lake Wissota, camping with family and friends, and motorcycle rides on her Harley Davidson, with Steve. They took trips to Sturgis and Tomahawk. She even got her motorcycle license, with Lindsay.

Deb also enjoyed traveling throughout the country, many trips were with her favorite brother-in-law, Rick, and sister-in-law, Gerri.

She loved country music and never missed a year at Country Fest, where she attended since 1992.

Deb was an avid cook and baker. She loved to cook for family and friends, and was always looking for new recipes to try. If they were liked, she would make notes at the top; “good” or “Steve liked.”

She loved the Green Bay Packers, and never missed a preseason or regular game.

Deb was kind and compassionate, she was always willing to offer help to anyone who needed it.

She is survived by her husband – Steve; daughter – Lindsay (Jason) Kohls; granddaughter – Lucy; brother – Bobby (Kris) Berchem; nephew – Kevin (Diane) Berchem; brother and sisters-in-law – Rick (Gerri) Anderson, Ron (Connie) Anderson, JT (Charla) Anderson, Sandy Anderson and Debbie (Earlyn) Hanson; and many nephews; nieces; great-nephews and nieces; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father – Robert Yeager; mother – Iris Yeager; sister – Jackie Berchem; and sister-in-law – Ruth Berchem.

A service of Christian burial is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott, with Deacon Ned Willkom officiating. Inurnment is in the Brooklawn Cemetery in Cadott, following the service.

Visitation is from 11 a.m., until the time of service, Tuesday morning, at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com. Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cadott, is assisting the family.