Earl (Pete) Linden, 86, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Earl was born on July 23, 1939, the son of Earl and Elizabeth (Straub) Linden of Dubuque, IA. He attended Loras Academy.

Earl married Darlene (Breuer) Linden on December 31, 1966, in Patch Grove, WI. He was a welder at John Deere for 30+ years and was a member of the UAW local # 94. He enjoyed playing golf and boating on the Mississippi River.

Surviving are his wife and their 5 children; Peter Linden, of Austin TX, Patrick (Tina) Linden, of Huntington Beach, CA, Jennifer (Kevin) Averkamp, of Menominee, IL, Elizabeth (Fiancé, Tom Grober) Linden, of Readlyn IA, Erin (Florian) Hauser, of Rogers, AR; eight grandchildren, Katelin and Patrica Averkamp, Olivia Brimeyer, Paige, Reid & Bryce Linden, Mia & Ava Hauser. He is also survived by two siblings, Janice Wuertzer and Jack Linden, of Dubuque, IA ; two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Joan) Breuer, Bill Scott; and two sisters-in-law, Diane & Kay Breuer; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Earl in death is his daughter, Stephaine Linden; his parents; father and mother-in- law, Christopher and Patrica Breuer; and his brothers, Robert, Tom, Delbert, Donald; and his sisters, Dolores and Charmain.

Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, IL, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Thank you to Hawkeye Care Center, Dubuque, IA and Hospice of Dubuque for the care given and shown to Pete and his family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com