Ronald R. Kracke, 71, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Belmont, Platteville, and Dickeyville, WI, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A/M, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Holy Ghost Church-Holy Spirit Pastorate with Fr. Steven Garner officiating.  Burial will be in the Belmont, WI Cemetery.  The funeral mass will be live-streamed on The MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP FACEBOOK page.  The family asks that you follow social distancing guidelines, wear a facemask, and observe capacity limits due to the Covid-19 virus.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M - 7 P/M, on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 4 P/M on Monday.

Ron was born on September 1, 1949, at Belmont, WI, the son of Raymond H. and Delores L. (Grassel) Kracke.  He was united in marriage to Sandra K. Knautz on September 13, 1969, at St. Mary's Church, in Galena, IL.

Ron was a graduate of Cuba City High School, the Class of 1968.  He was employed by the State of Iowa - Department of Corrections at Anamosa and Dubuque until his retirement.  Ron enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, and trapshooting.  He was a former member of the Dickeyville Jaycees, the Eagles Cub, and the American Federation of Public Employees Union.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra; two daughters, Carrie Ann Kracke (Jeremy Lenz) of Dubuque, IA, and Marie (Clifford A.) McGinnis, of Cassville, WI; a grandson, Zachary (Hope) Kracke; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Carns, of Potosi, WI; his in-laws, Madonna Beyer and Julius C. Knautz, both of Galena, IL, Shirley (Arlen) Morris, of Thief River Falls, MN, Duane Knautz, of Dodgeville, WI; and nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Delores; and two sisters, Karen and Beverly.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque or Holy Ghost Church.

Sandy and family wish to give special thanks to Dr. Mark Hermann and staff, and the nurses and staff from Hospice of Dubuque for the kind and compassionate care given to Ron.

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