Arnold "Arnie" J. Leick

DUBUQUE, IOWA

Arnold “Arnie” John Leick, 86, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on Veterans Day at Harmony in Dubuque, Iowa.

Per family wishes, there will be no public visitation, but Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, IA with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate.

Arnie was born January 1, 1940, in North Buena Vista, IA, son of Joseph and Leona (Klein) Leick. Arnie grew up on the family farm and served in the United States Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965, these were two important life events that he held very dear to his heart and often told stories about his memories during these times. He later worked in truck driving and car and insurance sales. Arnie married Gayle Murphy in October of 1967 and together they raised their two children; they later divorced. Arnie enjoyed bicycling, playing euchre and telling stories about his children and grandchildren. His main passion as an adult was line dancing with his dear friend, Vicky.

Arnie is survived by his children: Michael (Marcia) Leick of North Liberty and Liz (Jack) Pregler of Dubuque; five grandchildren: Mitchell (Lizzie), Samuel, and Amanda Pregler, and Carter and Nolan Leick; sister-in-law, Betty Leick; and, dear friend, Vicky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters: Dorothy (Ernie) Ellerbach, Lucille (Irvin) Stoffel, Irma (Melvin) Schrobilgen, Marina (Jack) Hess, Florence (Clarence) Kennicker, and Rosemary (Dick) Tharp; and two brothers: Merlin (Ruth) Leick and Leonard Leick.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Dubuque, especially Cathy, Mandi, Megan Angela, and Chaplain Ben for their compassionate care of Arnie. The family would also like to thank the staff at Harmony in Dubuque, Juliette, Meg, Cassandra, and especially Molly and Lisa for their special care of Arnie. Also a very special thank you to Ed, Arnie’s roommate for the last two years for all his care and friendship to Arnie.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.