Obituaries

Carol J. Leer, age 90, passed away at Chippewa Manor Residential Living where she received loving care from Chippewa Manor Assisted Living and Heartland Hospice.

Carol was a lifelong Eau Claire resident and member of Hope Lutheran church.

She graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1953 and went on to be a Registered Nurse after graduating from Luther Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She worked as an RN at Chippewa Manor and Luther/Mayo Hospital and Hospice. After retirement she was a devoted volunteer with the Luther Hospital Step Force.

She raised her family and enjoyed many pets and the wildlife surrounding her country home. She was an avid gardener and cook and enjoyed classical music, especially violin pieces as she was an accomplished violinist.

Carol is survived by her children, Karen (Steve) Langenberger, Fredrik (Joni) and Peter (Liz Herrick) Leer; grandchildren, Matthieu, Melanie, Joshua, and Nathan; and sister, Diane Stowe.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband John O.; her parents, Forrest and Rose Anderson; and her sister, Arlene Haunshild.

A private family graveside service will be held.