John L. Leiberg

John L. Leiberg obituary

John L. Leiberg

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Sep

26

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall

692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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Sep

26

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall

692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Send Flowers

John Leiberg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations - Sturgeon Bay on Sep. 8, 2025.

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John Leonard Leiberg, 75, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1949, in Green Bay to Bernette "Chuck" and Ann "Sweetie" (Delaruelle) Leiberg. John graduated from Preble High School and received his bachelor's degree from UWGB.

John was an artist his entire life and specialized in making dried flower pedal scenes. He most recently was a truck driver in Green Bay. John enjoyed showing his artwork at many places in Door County. He also enjoyed playing cards, going on bus trips, watching Antiques Roadshow, and listening to classical music.

Survivors include one brother, Richard (Pamela) Leiberg, Sturgeon Bay; one nephew, Eric (Jen) Leiberg, Sturgeon Bay; two nieces, Tracy (Dan) Demeny, Green Bay; Tricia Leiberg, Denmark; one grandnephew, Vaughn Leiberg; 5 grandnieces, Jordan Leiberg, Kelsey (Scott) Coerver, Maclaie Demeny, Eva Leiberg, and Lily Leiberg; one great-grandnephew, Noah Popour. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Knights of Colombus Hall in Sturgeon Bay. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the hall on Friday.

Special thank you to Unity Hospice for their loving care and support.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall

692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall

692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Send Flowers