Lee J. Wiest, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by his family and friends after complications from a stroke.

Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Deacon David Roth officiating.

Lee was born on June 21, 1959 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Elgie J. and Barbara J. (Udelhofen) Wiest. He played football for the Hempstead Mustangs and the Iowa State Cyclones. Lee worked at The Adams Company, and later in life he went to NICC to earn his RN. He was then employed at Finley Hospital and Dr. David Field’s office. He won awards for the compassionate care he had for his patients.

He had an adventurous spirit and he left a lasting impression on all who crossed his path. Lee’s two greatest loves were fishing and hunting; he was a true outdoorsman. He was a member of the Bass Club.

I am sure Elgie had a bass boat ready to pick Lee up when he left this world. Lee had many friends; some would stop by daily for coffee and to lend a helping hand after his cancer diagnosis.

Lee is survived by his mother Barbara Wiest-Schnee, sister Kris (Dave) Ahmann, step-sisters Jackie (Steve) Whitehead, Sherry (Bob) Wittman, and Chris (Joe) Hinderman, and step-brothers Mike (Roxy) Schnee and Mark (Crystal) Schnee.

He was preceded in death by his father Elgie J. Wiest, and step-father Jack Schnee.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque in Lee’s name.

Thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, Stonehill Care Center, Finley Hospital, and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. And a special thank you to his friends that were like his family: Benny, Cair, Carol, Dan, Lee, Megan, Mike, Pollock, Scott, Thad, and Tony.