IA, Lynn (Roger) Skemp, of Hazel Green, WI, Chris Runde, of West Des Moines, IA, Pat (Karen) Runde, of Sarasota, Florida, and Karen (Greg) Nank, of West Des Moines, IA. His grandchildren, Kate (Josh) Hermsen, of Peosta, IA, Theresa (Woody) Angel, of Denver, Colorado, John Runde, of Chicago, Michael Runde, of Vermillion, South Dakota, Zach Runde, of West Des Moines, IA, Tony (fiancé Jenny Dalton) Skemp, of Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Ben (Lauren) Skemp, of Dickeyville, WI, Lauren and Ella Runde, of Sarasota, Florida, Max (Katelynn) Nank, of Dyersville, IA, Alex (Sarah) Nank, of Waterloo, Iowa, and Peter and Charlie Nank, of West Des Moines, IA; along with seven great grandchildren with one on the way. His siblings Joe (Janet) Tekippe, of Sherrill, IA and RoseAnn (Ray) Nienhaus, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa; brother-in-law Leonard Soukup; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty; his brother Benedict "Buddy" Tekippe and his wife Luella; his sister Ellen Soukup, and a special friend Mary Spielman. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Stonehill Care Center. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill Care Center, Mercy Medical Center and Medical Associates, along with the City of Dubuque Fire and EMS for all their care they gave. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.leonardfuneralhome.com/notices/Francis-Tekippe