Ronald D. Streif, 71, of Dubuque passed away May 28, 2024, at Unity Point Finley Dubuque surrounded by his loving family after fighting a 2-year courageous battle with cancer that he approached with strength and a smile.

Visitation will be held Tuesday June 4, 2024, from 9:00am-1:00pm at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory 2595 Rockdale Rd, with a funeral service at 1:00pm. Deacon David Roth will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Ron was born April 5, 1953, in Dubuque to Eldon and Helen (Ritt) Streif. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.

He married Diane Kelleher on August 26, 1979, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. He worked as a Machinist for John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring after 37 years.

Ron was a member of UAW Local 94, he was an avid Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeye fan. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, antiquing, traveling with family and friends and his jigsaw puzzles.

He was known as a “Jokester” and “Swiper” to those who knew him well. He enjoyed his “Blue Dolphin” aka water.

Ron was survived by his loving wife Diane of 45 years; their children Lisa Wickham, Jamey Streif, Jeff (Kristina) Streif, and Lynsey Streif; grandchildren Carleigh, Blake, Brayden, Drake, Ava, Eben and bonus grandchildren Bela, and Lila; siblings Dennis (Tina), Rick (Jill); siblings-in-law Barb Streif, Linda (Bob) Meyer, Jim (Kathy) Kelleher, Tom (Kathy) Kelleher, Debbie (Gary) Nadermann, Mark (Robin) Kelleher, Jeff (Karissa) Kelleher, Jennifer (Brad) Swearingen and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law Jim and Helen Kelleher, grandparents, brother Randy and Lynsey’s fiancée Brian Tschiggfrie.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the Dr.’s and staff of the Wendt Regional Cancer Center, Finley ICU, Dr. Schreiber, and Dr. Powers for their compassionate care of Ron.