Thomas “Tom” J. VanderLeest, 61, of Clinton, IA, died April 13, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA.
Tom was born January 7, 1961, in Morrison, IL, to Norman J. VanderLeeest and Leona C. (Buhrow) VanderLeest. Tom had a passion for antiquing, NASCAR and collecting cars, both real and toy. He always had an eye for a great deal. His favorites were Red Line Hot Wheels and his Richard Petty look-a-like pickup truck.
He is survived by his partner and love of his life, Julie Brown; children, Thomas VanderLeest, Anthony (Ashley) VanderLeest, Tristan (Andrew) Zahnle, and Cheyenne (Blake) Huskey; sisters, Norma (Gail) Young of Morrison, Debra (Galen) Johnson of Morrison, Joanne (Duiane) Dahler of Morrison, Bonny (Dale) Kennedy of Fulton, IL, Virginia (Stephen) Velazquez-Wirsing of Sycamore, IL, and Julia Velazquez of East Moline, IL; brother, Jerry VanderLeest of Morrison; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman J. and Leona C. VanderLeest-Velazquez; sister-in-law, Cynthia VanderLeest.
There will be no Visitation or Funeral service.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A private Graveside service will be held at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.