Grady Ivy, 77, of Dubuque, died peacefully Friday, November 8, 2024, knowing his vote counted.

Grady was a true Texan, born in Dallas on March 11, 1947. He lived there (in his heart) most of his life. He truly loved Texas; graduating from Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas where he was offered a football scholarship at the University of Colorado. He later transferred to East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas where he continued to play football, graduated, married, and welcomed daughter, Kelly. His Bachelor’s of Business Administration led him to work for Price Waterhouse where he became a CPA. In this capacity he worked for various communication companies including Harte Hanks and Buford Communications; all while working on his MBA at the University of Texas in Tyler.

Tyler is where he met Coletta Ruppe, his wife of 41 years on the racquetball court where he won her over. In 1987 they moved to Dubuque where Grady worked for Woodward Communications as the Chief Financial Officer. In 1989 Grady and Coletta received their son, Clinton Joseph, with open arms and delighted in watching him grow. Grady was Clint’s best friend and together they spent many hours on the golf course. Grady retired in 2009 and continued to enjoy trips with family and friends to Copper Harbor, MI every summer. He and Coletta also enjoyed winters spent in Tyler with family and friends, especially those from Quitman.

Survivors include his loving wife, Coletta; his son, Clint; three grandchildren, Garrett, Preston, and MaKenna Torea all of Little Elm, TX; one son-in-law, Hugo Torea of Little Elm, TX; and their two very active beagles, Tucker and Axel.

Grady was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Ivy Torea; and sister, Rita Willett.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 4:45 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Grady will be at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home with Deacon Jim Luksetich officiating. Immediately following the service, there will be a celebration of Grady’s life at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the nurses at Stonehill, especially Aspen, Denver, Natalie and Amber; Hospice of Dubuque; Paramount Ambulance; and the Dubuque First Responders.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Dubuque Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.

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