Anna Wachal

Anna M. Wachal, 60, of Jefferson passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. 

Anna was born on June 23, 1964 in Fort Atkinson to Merlin and Mildred (Gildemeister) Schaller. At a young age, Anna’s father, Merlin, passed and Ernest Haban raised her as his own. She grew up in the Aztalan and Lake Mills area. As a young girl, Anna enjoyed fishing and riding her bike around that area. She attended Lake Mills High School. On May 9, 1986 Anna married John James Wachal Jr. and together they had two children. John passed on May 26, 2008. For 18 years, Anna worked at McCain’s in Fort Atkinson. She also worked at Jones Dairy Farm for eight years, after McCain’s closing. On June 13, 2018 Anna married Chip Pierce. Anna always said how lucky she was to find two great loves during her lifetime.  

She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, tanning in her pool, and spending time with her family especially her cherished grandchildren.  

Anna is survived by her husband, Chip Pierce; children, Leane (Stephen Glascock) Wachal; Brandon (Tegen Buchli) Wachal; grandchildren, Alicia (Steven Shelly) Wachal, Olivia (Riley Thedens), Alexander Eimers, Willow Piper, Noah Wachal, Mason Wachal, Sterling Wachal, Adeline Wachal, Scarlett Wachal; sisters, Barbara (John) Firkus, Fern Dehnert, and Kathy Newkirk; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Merlin Schaller, Ernest and Mildred Haban; husband, John Wachal Jr.; siblings, Nancy Benson, Merlin “Butch” Schaller, Rick Schaller, Nick Schaller; and four-legged companions, Gizmo, Bella, and Maggie the dogs.  

The family would like to give special thanks to Rainbow Hospice staff for their exceptional care for Anna.  

A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 12PM until 2PM at Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home.