Anita A. Castleman, 77, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:58 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home.
On November 9, 1946, Anita Ann Yeazel was born to Wayne Robert and Kathleen J. Perdue Yeazel. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters and a brother. In 1964 Anita graduated from Culver High School.
On March 22, 1968, Anita and Loyd “Jack” Castleman were married. They shared 54 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on July 15, 2022. From their union came four wonderful children, Allen, Kurt, Carmen and Angela. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
As a retail supervisor, Anita worked at Rochester's 3-D Department Store until they closed. To relax she read romance mystery authored by Lisa Jackson. Her favorite pastime was BINGO where she could be found many times at Plymouth's Knights of Columbus playing multiple cards. Anita surrounded her home with flower gardens to add color to the landscape. She annually planted a garden and canned the harvest for winter's use.
Grandma Anita was very proud to oversee four generations. From her kitchen command post she made peanut brittle and caramel corn while listen to the music of Elvis. In demand were her Christmas cookies, always made with lots of love.
Left to cherish Anita’s memory are two sons: Allen Castleman of Indianapolis, Kurt Castleman and companion Christina; daughter, Carmen Castleman and companion Tim, all of Rochester; 10 grandchildren: Amber Calvert, Garret Loyd Sommers, Cearra Castleman, Brody Alber and companion Taylor Long, Madison Smith and husband Isaac, Seth Castleman, Riley Alber, Francis Alber and companion Max, Emily Castleman, Brayden Castleman; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Roberta Keller and husband Jim of Monterey, Karen Sue Chaney and husband Tom of North Manchester; brother Wayne Yeazel Jr and wife Charleen of Kewanna; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceding Anita in death are her parents; husband; daughter, Angela Castleman-Alber on May 31, 2022; two sisters: Sharon Bogseth, Laura Yeazel in May of 2023; and a grandson Aaron Vanspeybroeck
A celebration of the life of Anita Ann Castleman will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family for two hours prior to her service.
Pastor Terry Baldwin will officiate.
