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Feb. 26, 1957-Jan. 28, 2024
IVANHOE -- Services for Dean Leibfried, 66, of Ivanhoe will be 11 a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ivanhoe. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the church and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery at a later date. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel of Canby is entrusted with arrangements.
He died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at his home in Ivanhoe.
Dean Francis Leibfried was born on Feb. 26, 1957, in Tyler. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Dennis & Dorothy (Burns) Leibfried. He enjoyed his childhood riding bike and playing ball with the neighbor kids. Dean loved sports. Throughout high school he played for the Ivanhoe Eagles football, basketball, and baseball teams. Dean graduated High School in 1975. Shortly after, he started dating the love of his life Carmen Koopman. They were married on July 28, 1978, and were blessed with three daughters: Robin, Dawn and Megan.
Dean had a heart of gold and a reputation of being a hard worker even during his two-year battle with cancer. His work ethic started at the age of 12 when he began working with his dad at the Lyon County Co-op. After graduation, he worked for Great Plain Supply, Sterzinger Construction, Lake Beverage Wholesale, Ivanhoe Elevator, Bradley Trucking, and Southwest Wholesale. Each fall, he looked forward to getting into the tractor helping Randy Hauschild with fall tillage. Dean retired after 27+ years of doing what he loved, plowing snow with the Lincoln County Highway Department. His dedication to the Ivanhoe community could be seen through his drive and passion. For 26 years, he was a member of the Ivanhoe Fire Department. Dean dedicated 30 years to the Ivanhoe Ambulance, serving as Ambulance Director for 18 of those years. He also represented SWMN serving as a state EMS board member.
An infectious smile and laugh followed Dean in everything he did. He could be found playing on any number of softball teams, bowling, or golfing league on men's night. Family traditions have always been important including the annual family camping trip, garage sales, and selling Forestburg watermelons. Polish Days is a bonus holiday for the Leibfried Clan, gathering together creating a weekend full of memories. Riding his Honda Goldwing has been a lifelong love of both Dean and Carmen. They enjoyed several rides with their fellow "Road Dawgs" including six cross country trips. These trips were memories of a lifetime with great friends.
The biggest part of Dean's heart belonged to his family, his entire Leibfried Clan Family, currently tallying 124, and more specifically his 10 grandchildren. Teasing, tickling, spoiling, chasing, cheering, encouraging, and loving them all. He loved supporting all their activities; being their #1 fan in the stands. A special bond with each one; inside jokes, little quirks, and always a treat. 10 grandchildren were wrapped around grandpa's 10 fingers.
Dean is survived by his wife, Carmen of 45 years, His daughters, Robin and Jason Bednarek of Marshall, Dawn and Ryan Boom of Fargo ND, and Megan and Chad Midtaune of Hendricks, His grandchildren, Maddison Bednarek (Karter and Paisley DeSmet), Lexie, Jayda and Jaxsen Bednarek, Paxton, Wyatt, and Camden Boom, Jake, Avery and Kendyll Midtaune, Siblings, Mick and Phyllis Leibfried, Joan and Ralph Schultz, DeEtte Leibfried and Goldie Pool, Julie Leibfried, Sue and Tom Gervais, Kevin and Judy Leibfried, Keith Leibfried, Becky and Jim Gladis, Kelly and Lynn Leibfried, In-laws Ron and Laura Koopman, Julie and Mike Tykwinski, Mother in-law, MaryAnn Koopman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Dorothy Leibfried, brothers Mark, Bruce and David Leibfried, Great-Niece Kendra Leibfried, Father in-law Arthur Koopman, brother in-law, David Koopman.