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Richard John Liebl

06/08/1963 - 03/20/2025

Richard John Liebl obituary, 06/08/1963-03/20/2025, Grand Rapids, MI

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06/08/1963

DIED

03/20/2025

Richard Liebl Obituary

Richard John Liebl, age 61 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rick and Maxine Liebl; brother-in-law, Michael Brennan. Richard is survived by his sisters, Joan (Jerry) Canfield, Janet Brennan, Karen Anderson, Monica Conklin, Margie (Mike) Ward; the loving Spina family; good friends, Mike Yob, Vince Desmond; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Rich graduated from the Secchia Culinary Institute in 2016. He was an amazing chef and baker. Rich was an excellent golfer. He was a loyal Detroit Lions fan and Detroit Tigers fan; he loved to follow all the games. Private services were held by the family.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2025.

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loraine driy

March 28, 2025

I first met Richard on a Christmas Eve going on 20 years ago. My daughter-in-law Shannon was his neice. Matt, Shannon and 5 month old Kowen came north from Alabama to surprise us all. Grandma Max invited myself and my other son Brett to come for dinner. Richard was busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen when we arrived. I don't remember the feast he'd prepared other than the meatballs the size of golfballs. Never before and never since in my life have I had such a delicious homemade spaghetti! I was sorry to hear of his passing. Brett and I send our prayers of consolation to Shannon and all her aunts, cousins and to Uncle Richard's friends.

Kim lietz

March 27, 2025

Joanie, so very sorry for your loss. May all the good times, laughs and memories bring you some peace at this time.

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