Francis Michael Dunn

Francis "Frank" Dunn, 92, of Dubuque, passed on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Frank will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Gross officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Frank was born on February 27, 1933, in Webster, IA, the son of Michael and Marie (Strohman) Dunn. He was united in marriage to Maryann Peiffer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Keota, IA on August 18, 1956.
Frank graduated from Keswick High School in Keswick, IA. He ran the family farm from an early age, studied at University of Colorado and Southern Illinois University, and eventually earned an MBA from Columbia State University.
Frank's career was primarily in banking, and included real estate, insurance, and mortgage funding in Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa. Frank will be remembered for his legacy of faith and service. He was ordained Deacon in Sioux City, IA in 1992, and he faithfully served as deacon for St. Columbkille Catholic Church for 24 years. Frank was a founding member of Thunder Hills Country Club, where he also served on the board. He was president of the development committee for Dunlieth Park and Pool, served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Lion's Club, and Sierra Club, and served on the board of directors at Presentation Lantern Center.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann of Dubuque; six children, Katrina (Andy) Wilberding of Dubuque, Theresa "Terri" (Rob) Droessler of Cuba City, WI, Michael (Michelle Harkness) Dunn of Elkhorn, WI, Nancy (Steve) Kann of Dubuque, Kelly (Tim) Sherman of Dubuque, and Patrick Dunn-Drees of Norwalk, IA; 18 grandchildren, Peter, Rachel (Sam), Zachary (Gina), Elizabeth (Michael), Matthew, Michael (Katerina), Rachel, Tyler, Sydney, Kaitlyn (Joey), Michael (Ashley), Joseph, Laura, Anna, Riley, Connor, Morgan, and Jacob (Madi); 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Kandace Drees-Dunn; three sisters, Mary (Gerald) Hughes, Lucille (Kenneth) Butler, and Rosemary (Jim) Connell, one brother, James (Betty) Dunn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque or St. Columbkille Catholic Church.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the caregivers at Hospice of Dubuque, Stonehill and Assisi Care Centers, and Dr. Brian Sullivan for all of their compassionate care.