Leanna Harestad's Obituary
Leanna Kay Harestad (55) of Roland Iowa, passed away on September 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Leanna was born on December 20, 1967, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Jerome (Brick) and Rosemarie Volkmer. She grew up in Waukee, Iowa, and graduated from Waukee High School in 1986. Leanna received her paralegal degree from DMACC and worked for various legal groups and companies over the last 30 years, including Syngenta Seeds and Iowa State University. In 1992, Leanna met her loving husband, Jeff Harestad and they married on July 2, 1994, in a garden ceremony on her parents' property near Adel, Iowa. They eventually settled in Roland and together they raised their six children and many pets on their farm. Leanna loved to spend time with her large family and being outdoors. She will be remembered for her beautiful red hair, infectious smile, and kind heart. Leanna leaves behind her devoted husband of 29 years, Jeff Harestad; her six children, Mason, Hannah, Addielin, Jordan, Angela and Malachi; five grandchildren, Braden, Sarah, Gretchyn, Holliday, and Hayden; parents, Brick and Rosemarie Volkmer; brother, Doug Volkmer; sister, Deb (Jerry) Bassett; her parents-in-law, Bob and Sallie (Larson) Harestad; sister-in law, Jill (Ralph) Nerem; brother-in-law, Joe (Jen) Harestad; nephews, Sam Volkmer, Josh Harestad and Garrett Nerem; Nieces, Dena Bassett, Kim Bassett, Jenn (Matt) White, Kayla (Braiddey) Ruzicka and Jacy Harestad as well as a host of extended family and close friends. Plans for a Celebration of Life will be shared at a later date. In remembrance, the Harestad family is accepting donations for a memorial in Leanna's honor. Memorial donations can be made via Venmo to: @Jeff-Harestad
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