Zachary J. Somerville

Zachary J. Somerville, 30, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2026. Born on July 17, 1995, in Dubuque, he was the son of Brian and Laura (Krier) Somerville.

From an early age, Zach embraced sports with passion, playing hockey, baseball, football, and wrestling. He competed in an independent baseball league and played hockey for the Dubuque Stars, Dubuque Devils, and later for “The Villains” in Colorado. A 2013 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, he moved to Leadville, Colorado, in 2016, where he worked primarily for Action Window Cleaning and Snow Removal. He returned to Dubuque in 2023 following his father’s death and most recently worked at Jack’s Chicken Palace and Pete’s Thai Kitchen.

A devoted Green Bay Packers fan, Zach cherished time with family and friends. He loved snowboarding, playing harmonica, creating artwork, hiking, and camping in the mountains. A free spirit who lived life fully, he considered Colorado his true home. He was a caring, dependable, and devoted son, shared a deep bond with his brother and sister, and served as a loving role model for his younger sister Peyton. Loyal and warm-hearted, he referred to many of his close friends as his “brothers.”

He is survived by his mother, Laura Somerville of Dubuque; siblings Austin Somerville of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Peyton Somerville of Dubuque; grandmother Deb (Joseph Korzelik) Krier; Aunt Tina Krier and Uncle Brian (Jackie) Krier; cousins Hallie, Amanda, Debbie, Isaac, and Isabel; special cousins Maverick and Marcello; many extended aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friend Beretta; and his beloved dog Chewy. Zach was preceded in death by his father, Brian; brother, Ethan; and grandparents Jim and Linda Somerville and Joseph Krier, Jr.