Robert Ralph Ruden, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 22, 2022.

Robert was born on October 26, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa, the sixth child of Ralph Nicholas Ruden & Veturia Cecile (Powers) Ruden.

He attended school at St. Columbkille Elementary, Wahlert High School and Loras College before serving as an MP in the US Army from 1964-66.

He married Grace Catherine Murray on July 20, 1968 at St. Patrick’s Church in Epworth, Iowa.

His main career was as the Plant Manager at Frommelt Industries Safety Division and he also later worked for St. Vincent de Paul and Loras College.

He was a loyal Packers fan and loved everything about cars: buying them, working on them and driving them- especially if it had a V8.

He is survived by his three children; Steven Robert, 53, of Dubuque, Ellen Grace, 52, of Iowa City, and Paul Vincent, 51, of San Diego. He is also survived by his four sisters; Patricia (Kelly), Darlene (Noel), Janaan (Hickey), Carol (Wright) and his brother, DJ Ruden.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Veturia, on October 16, 1976 and his father, Ralph, on December 6, 1992.

According to his wishes, no public service will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory , Dubuque, IA  assisted the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to Hospice of Dubuque or donate blood at your local blood bank.