Robert J. “Bob” Connolly, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clincs following a brief illness.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Joseph Key West Church with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. Additional visitation starting at 9:00a.m. will be held at the church on Tuesday. The burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Bob was born on August 30, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Cletus and Geri (Hayes) Connolly. He graduated in 1976 from Dubuque Senior High School and attended Iowa State University.

He worked for Rainbo Tire, Frommelt Industries/Rite Hite and was self-employed on the family farm.

He is survived by his mother Geri Connolly; sisters: Cathy McCullough, Diane (Randy) Pancratz and Susan Connolly; brothers: Mike (Karen) Connolly and Bill (Kim) Connolly. Nephews: Keith (Eileen) Connolly, Brian (Emily) Connolly, Matt (Roselyn) Connolly, Ryan McCullough, Dan McCullough, Ben Pancratz (Bryana Pfeiler), Nick Connolly and Dalton Connolly. Nieces: Molly McCullough, Kelly Pancratz, Anna Pancratz (Austin Moyer) and Jenna Pancratz and 5 great-nieces. Aunts: Rose (Bob) Carr and Margaret Hayes; along with many cousins, friends and his beloved dog, Zoey

He was preceded in death by his father Cletus Connolly; brothers-in-law: Mike McCullough and Leo Pancratz along with his grandparents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Unity Point Finley in Dubuque and to the Neurology ICU at the University of Iowa Hospital for their wonderful care, also Pat Leonard and his staff at Leonard Funeral Home for their kindness and compassion.