Richard A. Hannig, 66, of Peosta, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on February 15th, 2024.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 8th, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road in Dubuque.  A private burial with immediate family will take place in the future at Holy Family New Mellary Cemetery.

Richard was born on July 26, 1957, in Dubuque Iowa the son of Robert A. and Marcella I. (Koch) Hannig.

After graduating from Dubuque Senior High, Richard moved to Manitou Springs, Colorado where he worked a variety of jobs including construction and landscape management but his dream job, where he worked the longest, was maintaining and operating the Pikes Peak Scenic Railway.

He enjoyed all things outdoors in the mountains; hiking, biking, camping and skiing. He loved the free and open spaces often driving up to little known mountain valleys. Richard was in his element while in the mountains. But after over 35 years calling Colorado home, Richard came back to Peosta to help take care of his aging parents and maintain the family home.

He is survived by two brothers Ronald (MaryJo Wiatrak) of Chisago City MN and Robert J. (Sandi) of Cape Fair MO; two nephews Colin (Fiancée Christina Videen) of South St Paul MN and Ryan (Fiancée Erica Willerton) of White Bear Lake MN; a niece Sophia of Chisago City MN and various cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his father Robert and his mother Marcella.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful neighbors on and around Ryan Road for all the friendship and kindness they provided to the Hannig family over the years.