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David Allen Leibli, 53, of Morning Sun, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
Born May 28, 1972, in Iowa City, IA, he was the son of David Lee and Wanetta "June" Leibli.
David loved spending time outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting or camping. He was also an avid collector of skulls, motorcycles and Avon bottles. He loved spending time with his family and his cat, Boo.
Survivors include his mother, Wanetta "June" Leibli of Winfield; daughter, Sylvia Ann (Tanner) DeLong of Billings, MT; three sons, Austin David (Lacey) Leibli of Fort Madison, Noah Albert (Darien) Leibli of Wayland, MO, Levi Cole (Shelby) Leibli of Anita, IA; three grandchildren, Elana, Ethan and Tyler; fiancé, Cheryl Sturgis of Morning Sun; sister, Sue A. (Dave Hillman Jr.) Lite of Mt. Pleasant; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father and many aunts and uncles.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
A dual celebration of life for David A. and his father, David L. will be held at 10:00 AM Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Beach Shelter House at Lake Geode State Park.
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