Judy Leqve

Judith "Judy" Lee (Fitch) Leqve, 86, passed away on July 24, 2025 at her home in Pine Island, MN surrounded by family.

Judy was born on July 15, 1939 in St. Paul, MN to parents Frank and Ione (Musolf) Fitch.

Judy attended Rochester High School before beginning her career as server and bartender. She worked at the Holiday Inn South for 34 years. On July 14, 1956, she married the love of her life, Laverne Leqve, in Rochester, MN. The couple moved to the Pine Island area in 1958, and they spent 61 ½ years together before Laverne passed in 2018.

Judy enjoyed gardening and flowers, hunting, fishing and especially spending time with her family. Her love for animals ran deep and true, showing in the way she treated her pets.

Survivors include her children, Jim (Michele) of Rochester, MN and Sue Albee of Waterford, WI; granddaughter, Sara (Justin) Blake of Waterford, WI; great grandchildren, Violet, Hazel and Scarlett Blake; and siblings, Deb House of Redwing, MN and Bob Fitch of Pine Island, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne; her parents, Frank and Ione; and her brothers, John and Tom Fitch.

There will be a Celebration of Life from 11:00-1:00pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Ranfranz and Vine Reception Centre with a memorial service and time of sharing beginning at 12:00 pm. A light lunch will be served throughout the reception. The family would love if guests would wear bright colors or something with butterflies or flowers!

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Season Hospice.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Leqve family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com