Laurie Lea Zeller

Laurie Lea (Anderson) Zeller, age 54, of Richfield Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by family, dear friends, and her beloved dog, Bailee, after a 5-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a loving, giving spirit with a natural gift of creativity, a sharp wit, and a love for travel.

Laurie was born in Edina, MN on February 25, 1972 to Bruce and Virginia “Ginny” Anderson. She graduated in 1990 from John F. Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota. She enrolled in classes at Normandale Community College where met her future husband, Daniel Zeller. They were married on September 10, 1993. That same year, she earned her Travel & Tourism Management diploma from Dakota County Technical College. When she retired in May 2026 from Galaxy Travel in Apple Valley, Minnesota, she celebrated 33 years in the travel industry.

Laurie’s strength over the past five years inspired everyone who knew her. She faced her cancer battle with remarkable courage, grace, dignity, humor and determination. While our hearts are broken, we are grateful she is finally at peace and free from pain and suffering. May Jesus welcome her with open arms into eternity.