Ralph “Hank” Linden, 70, of Dubuque, left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a funeral service held at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Pastor Dennis Schmitt will officiate.

Hank was born on September 3, 1954 in Dubuque, the son of Ralph and Rita (Loes) Linden. He graduated from Wahlert High School, and went on to attend Mount Senario College in Ladysmith, WI, where he studied music on a full scholarship.

Hank was a longtime salesman, which he excelled at due to his compassion and outgoing personality. Education was very important to him, and he served on the Dubuque Community School Board for three years.

Hank was a devoted father and grandfather, and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed golfing, shooting hoops, watching movies, and in his younger years, boating on the river. He was a talented musician, and played the saxophone in several bands, including “Roller” and “Bad Axe”.  He loved Christian music and classic rock. Hank had a soft spot for animals, and will be sadly missed by his dog, Nic.

Hank is survived by his daughter, Heather Linden, of Dubuque; his son, Adam Linden, of Dubuque; his granddaughter, Addison Linden, of Dubuque; his former wife, Debbie Schmitt Linden (David Dolan), of Dubuque; three sisters, Ruthie (Paul) Franzen, of Peosta, Nancy Dorr, of Bettendorf, and Peggy (Greg) Lippe, of Hillsboro, WI; and 18 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bill Linden; two sisters, Joan and Mary Lou Linden; his brother in law, Dick Dorr; and his longtime special friend, Kathy Menadue.

Memorials may be made to the family for future installation of a memorial bench.

The family would like to thank the staff at University of Iowa Hospital and Unity Point Finley Hospital for their care of Hank.

“To be away from the body, is to be at home with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8.