Patty L. Piper, 75, of Dubuque, passed Friday, January 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by family after a fierce and admirable battle with cancer.

Private family services for Patty will be held. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Patty was born January 4, 1946, in Fulton, IA, the daughter of Louie and Beulah (Dague) Ostert. On November 27, 1968 she married the love of her life, John D. Piper in Galena, IL.

She enjoyed puzzles, her ever-growing rose garden, drawing, live music and Christmas time. More than anything, she loved spending time with family and friends.

Patty had always taken the road less traveled. She rooted for the underdog and had her own way of doing things. She proved over and over again that sometimes, all you really need is faith and love; reason and logic cannot begin to explain the obstacles she overcame.

She had a heart of gold, could find a friend wherever she went, and could turn any conversation into a song. If you knew her, your life is better because of it.

Survivors include husband, John Piper of Dubuque; three daughters, Trina McInerney (Cliff), Gina (Albert) Dolan, and Corinna (Dan) Lawler all of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Tanner (Kodi) McInerney, Albert Dolan, IV, and Ashley Dolan, Noah Lawler, Ryley Lawler; three great-grandchildren, Melia, Owen, and Ahri; one brother, Dick (Sue) Ostert of Maquoketa, IA; and two sisters, Dina (Larry) Pickel of Potosi, WI, and Judy (Larry) Marcue of Hazel Green, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

“Bring It On Home”