David E. Cue

David E. Cue, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 27, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor David’s life, at a later date a family service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  Entombment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving David’s family.

David was born on March 9, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Donald E and Arlene E. (Schoenthal) Cue.  He attended Dubuque Senior High School before heading off to make his career in the U.S. Navy.  David honorably served his country during the Vietnam War and invested over 26 years in the Navy before retiring and spending another 23 years with QED as a contractor for the U.S. Navy.  David lived and breathed military life and was stationed on many ships throughout the world, but never forget his time aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise.  After all of his years it was surprising to discover that war didn’t kill David, but that terrible enemy cancer finally did find a way. 

David was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jackie Schroeder, on March 13, 1982.  The couple was blessed with many wonderful years together until she was sadly called home ahead of him on March 30, 2013.

In his free-time and with the encouragement of his good friend, Joe Viola and Jackie’s son, Wade, he could be found working on his ’55 Chevy.  David had an affinity for classic cars and when it came to his own truck, there were no limits to the amounts of time and money that were going to be spent on his dream truck. 

We are all going to miss David and his absence will surely leave a void which could never truly be healed.  We are grateful for the years the Lord was kind enough to share him with us and will forever treasure all of the wonderful memories he leaves behind.  Thank you, David, for all that you gave and for never asking for anything in return and may the Lord now bless you and keep you in His loving arms until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of David include,

Jackie’s son,

Wade Adams, Dubuque, Iowa, whom David loved as his own;

his siblings,

Karen Ann (Karl) Fleege, Dubuque, IA,

Don (Renee) Cue, Tucson, AZ,

Jeffrey (Ginger) Cue, Peosta, IA,

Jim (Nancy) Bauch, Stuart, IA,

Tim Cue, Hazel Green, WI,

Kevin (Dana) Cue, Hazel Green, WI,

and Bill (Sarah) Cue, Hazel Green, WI;

his dear friend,

Karen Stuntz, Virginia Beach, VA;

Also, his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Don (Karen) Cue and Arlene Cue Fisher; his siblings, Sharon Atkins, Steven Cue and Kathy Wild; and his good friend, Joe Viola.

David’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with David’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com