William Pline

William Ronald Pline, 65 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at 12:01 a.m. on December 26th, 2016 at home with his loving family and friends at his side.

He was born on October 11, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Ronald and Gloria (Kennedy) Pline. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and on October 14, 1972 he married Debra Larson and was by her side until her death in 1994. He then met Luanus Morrison, the woman he would spend the rest of his life with in 1997 and they married on July 24, 2013.

Bill started working with his father and grandfather, as a mechanic while he was in high school. He then became a partner and then the owner of Pline Battery Station. After his retirement he helped out his friend Aaron Fagan.

He was many things to many people. Bill enjoyed many years playing Santa Claus for families, friends and businesses. He donated his time as Santa for charities and charity events. He was involved in the Bass Club and other fishing organizations and met many lifelong friends there. He loved his motorcycles and even rebuilt a chopper in his dining room and decorated it with lights for Christmas. He was involved with Abate, giving motorcycle rides to children at Albrecht Acres with his best friends.

Bill survived by his wife, Luanus; daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Fondell, Brittany (Eric White) Gaylord, and Alexis (Jeff McKinlay) Morrison. His grandchildren, Spencer Kloser, Sativa White, Meadow White and Cecelia McKinlay. His mother Gloria Pline; sisters Kathleen Callaghan, Lorna Olson, Janice (Dave Bechen); brothers Kevin (Martha) Pline, Allan (Connie) Pline, Scott (Beth) Pline, Jim (Lori) Pline, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Ronald, his wife Debra, his son, Wade William in infancy, a brother Thomas, a nephew Reid and a brother-in-law Craig Olson.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Mark Moore for his years of excellent care. To his Cardiac team Dr. Johnson, Julie Ehlinger, Lacee, and Dr. Whalen for everything. A special thanks to the team at Hospice of Dubuque for their excellent and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

On January 7th, 2017 a Celebration of Life memorial service will be at Holiday Inn Five Flags in the Blue Moon Room from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where everyone is welcome. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

How do you describe one of the best men that this earth was blessed with? If there is one thing that could be said, it would be that my Dad was the most AMAZING MAN!!! He was loved by and gave love in return to everyone he knew. He was kind, compassionate and caring and he raised myself and my sisters with those same values. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. His family and friends were his livelihood and they thought the world of him and he of them. Even if he had nothing to give, he would offer you what he could and refuse to accept anything in return. He always put others before himself and loved with his whole heart. Christmas was his favorite time of year! He enjoyed the years that he played Santa and was able to give presents and cheer to his family, friends and families that were in need. He was humble and often didn't share with others that he organized donation drives for people who had nothing for their Christmas holiday. He cared for my Mom and supported her until the day she died. He then met the woman that he would spend the rest of his life with. Her children became his children, and my sisters and we built a family and lasting love together. His Mother was his world and he held her hand and sang to her yesterday for one last time. He now gets to hold his baby boy after 38 years, kiss my Mom and tell her we love her and celebrate the Cubs world series victory with his beloved Dad. A tribute and celebration of a life well lived for my Amazing Daddy. I will miss you, Daddy but I know that you will only be a whisper away because will live on in my heart. Forever and always I will be your Daddy's Little Girl  

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