Joseph "Joe" Stecher's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa

Joseph "Joe" Stecher

June 12, 1939 - February 19, 2026 (86 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Joseph "Joe" Stecher's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory

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Joseph "Joe" Stecher

June 12, 1939 - February 19, 2026 (86 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Joseph Stecher Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joseph Stecher of Dubuque, Iowa, whose life came to an end on February 19, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leona Stecher and Anton Stecher; and his family Susan. He is survived by: his family, Lorraine Aird (Clem), Victor (Lou Ann), Mary Hirsch (Alfred), Ilene Fischer (Larry), Loretta Behnke (Fritz), Noel (Pearl), Loras and Joyce Schmitt (Gerald); his wife Carol Dougherty; his children, Steven (Lidia), Gregory (Therese), Donna, Connie Dahl (Greg), Brett (Traci) and Mark; his grandchildren, Brandon Stecher (Erikia), Katie Stecher (Steve Bradley), Jesse Stecher, Danielle Stecher (Chris Conroy), Chye Stecher (Ally), Ayla Stecher (Karter Janssen), Jolie Stecher, Raina Stecher, Ryan Gaul (Nicole) and Stephanie Dahl (Josh Fiedler); and his great grandchildren, Maya Marie Gaul, James Joseph Conroy (late Hank Conroy), Marie Juliet Conroy and Emma Jane Stecher Joe.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory



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February 22, 2026

Donald Davidshofer wrote a sympathy message

“'Thinking of the Stecher family during these difficult times. Joseph was my father’s first cousin, Charles J. Davidshofer.”


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