Alfred Leibfried

Alfred Leibfried

June 08, 1936 - December 17, 2025

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Alfred “Al” G. Leibfried, 89, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home. A Private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi. Friends are welcome to a Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Holiday Gardens, Potosi.  Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, at a later date.  The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.  Memorials may be made to St. Andrew-Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi Volunteer Fire Department, Potosi EMS or St. Andrew-Thomas School. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.  

Al was born on June 8, 1936, the son of Alfred “Bub” and Hilda (Slaats) Leibfried. Al was united in marriage to Donna Lee Lynch on July 16, 1955, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi. She preceded him in death on October 30, 2023.  Al was a lifelong farmer, and along with Donna, started Leibfried Feed Service which he worked until this past fall.  He was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, he served in the United States National Guard.  Al enjoyed bowling, playing cards, playing bags with family and dear friends he had.  He liked traveling west to hunt, which he did for over 30 years.   Al enjoyed going to all the school events his family was involved in over the years.  His life was about his family and life on County Highway O, Grant County.

Al is survived by his four sons, Doug (Marla), Brad (Colleen), Dan (Cindy) and Perry (Kathy); ten grandchildren, Jenny (Brandon) Dietzel, Nick (Jessica), Jamie, Luke (Ashley Bode), Kelly (Ben Wilberding), Brent (Emilie Casey), Bryce (Danielle), Rachel (Zach) Stewart, Megan (Rhett) Weber, Mark (Tessa); ten great-grandchildren, Ty Leibfried, Ava Leibfried, Logan and Landrey Dietzel, Sully, Otto, and baby boy Leibfried on the way, Evie, Zoey and Cameron Stewart, Whitley, Cashton and Lindie Leibfried and Perry Weber; brother, Dale (Mary Grace) Leibfried; four sisters-in-law, Darlene Loeffelholz, Evelyn Leibfried, Connie (Tom) Loeffelholz, Karen Lynch; and many nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, his parents, Alfred and Hilda Leibfried, infant granddaughter, Molly Leibfried, brothers, Kenneth and Robert, father and mother-in-law, Athur and Ardella Lynch, brothers and sisters-in-law, Burnell, Roger and Dale “Chuck” Lynch, Velma Lynch and Charles Loeffelholz. 

The family would like to THANK Tracy, Tammy and Ginny for all of their care and love given to Al, and the Grant County Hospice.  

 

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Paul & Bonnie Klein
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Our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. Al was such a great person and will be truly missed. So many great memories of him and Donna.
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy, Hugs to the family, love you!!
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Peggy Elwell
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It was always a joy to come into the feed mill to see him and Donna behind the counter. He was involved in so many things and was so kind to everyone. He will be truly missed
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Wayne Nuti
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Sending my most sincere sympathy to the family of Al. I had the pleasure of building a friendship with him more than 50 years ago when I was purchasing bagged feed from his business.
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Judy Kruser and John Thurston
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Our sincere sympathies to the family. Your parents were such kind and caring people, and they poured their blood and sweat into everything they did. I have many fond memories of them and your family while growing up, and their memory will live on in all of you, as their family was their pride and joy. We’ll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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