recently trained as a volunteer for Hospice of Dubuque. She lived a rich, full and varied life, and was planning new adventures at the time of her unexpected passing. Her joyful and generous spirit touched many lives, and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are husband Melvin Leick of Dubuque, children Randy (Dianne) Wallace of Omaha, Nebraska and Rhonda Wallace of Dodgeville, Wisconsin; stepsons Daniel (Nancy) Leick of Dubuque, John (Wendy) Leick of Aurora, Illinois, John "TJ" Leick of Dubuque, and Mark Leick of Alaska; grandchildren Nathan, Matthew, Michael, Makayla, Jamison, Addison, Samuel, Jocelyn and Nolan; and great-grandson Alex; along with sister Miriam Samuelson, sister-in-law Marilyn Whipple and brothers Carl (Norma) Whipple, Charles Whipple, and Harold (Kay) Whipple.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Paul Whipple and by her daughter Robin Wallace.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to Grand View United Methodist Church, Mercy Medical Center or Hospice of Dubuque.
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