Leo Marvin Mallie, 86, of Dubuque died on May 12, 2024 at Stonehill Care Center. The son of Marvin and Stella Mallie, Leo was born in Muscatine, IA on February 20, 1938, and grew up on farms in New Boston, IL and Tipton, IA, the oldest of nine siblings.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Leo will be at 10:00 am Monday, May 20, 2024, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Father Thomas McDermott as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.

A 1960 Iowa State University agronomy graduate, Leo was one of the pioneers of the agricultural lending field in the tri-states. Leo’s first job was with the Dubuque County Extension Service working mainly with the 4H program.  In 1962, two major life events happened, he began his career with First National Bank of Dubuque and he married Rosemary Murphy of Dike, Iowa, his wife of 62 years. In the mid-1960’s, Leo headed up the first agricultural lending department in the area at a time when farming was becoming a big business in the American economy. He continued his service for 38 years, during which he worked for five banks by merger (First National, Hawkeye, Mercantile, First Star and U.S. Bank) yet never moved his desk. Leo served as chairman of the Iowa Bankers agriculture committee, president of the Iowa Extension Council and in the farm crisis of the 1980’s was asked to join the President’s Council at Iowa State University.  Leo was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2022.

Leo was a member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church for over fifty years, serving on the Finance Committee, Parish Council and School Board. He was an early member of the Cursillo movement in Dubuque and treasured those friendships all his life. Leo’s kindness, quick wit, storytelling prowess and engaging smile will not be forgotten. He loved the game of golf and his golf buddies. Leo was especially proud of his two holes in one (both on #7 at Lacoma), and his Czech heritage. Leo traveled the world with many groups and friends, but his favorite companion was always Rosie. They especially loved their winter trips to Destin, Florida and summer outings to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada.

Of all the things Leo treasured in life, he was most grateful for and dearly loved his family. In addition to his wife Rosemary, Leo is survived by their four children: Kathy (Steve) Schneider of Bloomington, MN, Mary Beth Garrett of Dubuque, IA, Mark (Molly) Mallie of Rochester, NY and Judge Matthew Mallie of Brainerd, MN. His grandchildren: Kelley (Igor Karlicic) Schneider, and John Schneider both of Chicago, Rachel Schneider of Boulder, CO, Katie (Travis) Bridges of Virginia Beach and Patrick Garrett of Norfolk, VA. His great grandchild: Stella Bridges. He is survived by three sisters: Mary (Craig) Townley, Mildred (Roger) Deevers, and Beth (Mark) Meyer and four brothers David (Jennifer), Joe (Betty), Michael (Marilyn) and John (Jody) and one brother-in-law Gene Mundt. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, and one sister Anne Mundt.

Our thanks to the special people who helped us along the way; Our wonderful South Grandview neighbors, staff at Assisi and at Stonehill, Dr. Brian Sullivan, and our caregivers Sean Bradley, Ed and Sandy Gau, and Julie Kaufman, all who have our everlasting gratitude.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to St. Columbkille Church, Stonehill Care Center and Dubuque Rescue Mission.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Leo’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.