Loras W. Kieffer, age 94, of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Ennoble Manor surrounded by his family.  To celebrate Loras’ life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at St. Donatus Catholic Church.  Funeral services will be held following at 11:00 a.m. at the church,  with Fr. Raymond Burkle officiating.  Burial will be in St. Donatus Cemetery with his beloved wife Anna Mae, where military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6.  Behr Funeral Home is assisting his family.
Loras was born on April 27, 1932, in Preston, Iowa, the son of William and Mary (Reuter) Kieffer.

He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army from 1952-1954.  Loras married the love of his life, Anna Mae Schlarman, on June 2, 1956, in Bellevue, Iowa.  Sadly, his beloved Anna Mae preceded him in death in 2024.  He was a talented carpenter and worked for M.P. Kluck Construction for 25 years until his retirement.  Loras loved building and woodworking, including several projects for the churches in St. Catherine’s and St. Donatus. He enjoyed playing bocce, pool, calling bingo and especially loved playing the piano.  His time spent outdoors cutting the grass and tending to his flowers was also very special to him.  Spring was his favorite time of the year when everything begins to grow. He and Anna Mae had a wonderful life and family together.   They truly  loved family gatherings.  Loras and Anna Mae also loved to travel and their favorite places to visit were Florida or their lake home in Morrison, Illinois.  He was a great husband, dad, grandpa and brother and he will be deeply missed.

Those left to cherish Loras’ memory include

his children,
Jeffery (Carol) Kieffer, Dubuque, IA,
Karla (Dennis) Krapfl, Dubuque, IA,
Kimberly (Jeffery) Lippstock, Dubuque, IA
and Todd (Kelly) Kieffer, Waterloo, IA;

9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson;

two sisters-in-law,
Sandy Kieffer, Hawaii,
Madeline Schlarman, Dubuque.

Loras was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Anna Mae; a daughter in infancy; 2 sisters and 6 brothers.

Loras’ family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staffs of MercyOne Mercy Hopital, Ennoble Manor, the V.A. and the friends of the Carpenters Union Local 678, for all of the care, compassion and friendship.

Cards and memorials in Loras’ memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Loras Kieffer Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com