Ronald J. Rooney

Ronald J. Rooney, 63, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 2, 2024, at home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Deacon David Roth officiating.

Ron was born November 2, 1960, in Dubuque to Mary (Rooney) Breitbach. He went to Dubuque Senior High School. He worked for Service Master until health issues caused him to stop.

Ron was a very kind person who would help anyone out, in whatever way he could. He enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Ron is survived by this longtime love and partner, Jill Connolly; children Nelly and Casey both of Dubuque; grandchildren Cassidy, Calista, Caitlin, Carly Neuwoehner and Keegan Rooney. Two brothers: Rex and Randy Breitbach; Jill’s family: Mark and Mary Kay Connolly of Protivin, IA, Ellen and Mark Hosch of Parkview IA, Joyce and Jim Rodgers of Iowa City IA. Aunts and uncles: Mike (Tansy) Rooney, Terrance (Alice) Rooney, Donna (Greg) Kuhle, Colleen (Jerry) Dotterweich, Sharon (Gary Tappendorf) Goldman, Paul (Mary Jo) Rooney, Thomas Rooney, and Margaret (Tim) Sullivan.

He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Mary and Gerald Breitbach.

A special thank you to Judith Fortmann and Dan Forar for their assistance with Ron.

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