Judith “Judy” Leskela Iverson, age 69 of Clayton, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN died on March 30, 2017 at Regions Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Judith Leskela Iverson was born on June 4, 1947 in St. Paul, MN the daughter of Raymond & Lois (Anderson) Leskela. She grew up in St. Paul, attended Wilson and Central High School graduating in 1965. After high school, Judy attended Metro State University and received a BA degree in Business Administration. She worked for 22 years as a Senior Accountant at the University of Minnesota. On June 14, 2003, Judy was married to Kenneth L. Iverson at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Paul and together they made their home in St,. Paul. After retiring in 2011, they made their home in Clayton, WI on Lake Magnor. During this time, Judy began writing and authored 7 murder mysteries and a family auto biography. She was also an accomplished seamstress and was a lover of animals. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Preceded by her parents Ray & Lois Leskela and 2 brothers Ronald and Kevin Leskela.
Survived by
Husband - Ken Iverson - Clayton, WI
Step Children
Robert Iverson (Karen Huiett) - Roseville, MN
James Iverson - Blaine, MN
Julie Iverson - Coon Rapids, MN
3 Step Grandchildren
Nathan, Wyatt, & Noah Iverson;
Nieces
Laurie (Tom) Weiss - Mondovi, WI
Abigail & Madison Weiss
Nephews
Conrad Leskela - Strum, WI
& Brady Leskela
Many Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends
Memorial Services 11 AM, Friday, April 7, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI.
Visitation is Thursday from 4 - 8 PM at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake and at the church on Friday from 9 - 11 AM
Burial will be at Ft. Snelling Natl. Cemetery.
The family would prefer memorials in lieu of flowers.
Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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