Jim “Fred” Hirsch, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday March 7, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday March 8, 2024, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Family and friends may visit after 9:00 a.m. at the church until the time of mass.  Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #6.

Jim was born on March 8, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Joseph L. and Elizabeth M. (Sloan) Hirsch. He attended school in Sageville and at Dubuque Senior High (1960). He was united in marriage to Donna L. Dolter on October 8, 1966, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church.

He worked at Dubuque Stone Products, Dubuque Ready-Mix, Molo Ready-Mix, and lastly for Dubuque County Road Department. Jim honorably served his country in the United States Navy. His memberships included the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Dubuque Elks Club, and the Moose International. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, joke-telling, and his special Friday night date nights.

Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years Donna Hirsch, children Jeff (Dawn) and their children Hayden and Alexys, Laura (David) Finses, and their children; Erin (Bryon) and Colby. Doug (Cindi) Hirsch and their children; Staci (Howie) Lincoln, and Jennifer (Tim) Jelinek, Emily (Erik) Odegard, Matthew Hirsch, five great grandchildren Lucy, Lily, Livi Lincoln, Chloe and Leah Jelinek and Michelle Hirsch along with in-laws, Joe Lent, Dick and Barb Dolter, Roger and Ruth Konrardy and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his three sisters Janaan (Bob) Wolf, Jim’s twin Janet Lent, and Joanne (Mike) Loysen.

In lieu of flowers, a James L. Hirsch memorial fund has been established.

Jim’s family would like to thank all of the healthcare professionals who have cared for him over the years.