Arthur Dean Liebi, 69, of Boonville, MO passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the home of his brother Steve Liebi. He was born January 1, 1955 in California, MO at the Latham Sanitarium, the son of Clarence (Buck) Liebi and Addelleen (Snow) Liebi. Art graduated from California R1 School He served two years in the United States Marine Corps. Art was united in marriage to Kathy K. Knorp on June 11, 1988. Professionally Art worked for Sears as a service technician and as a Maintenance Engineer at the Bakery in Boonville, MO where he retired. Art was a member of the Masonic Lodge #183 California, MO and a member of Knights Templar #29. He was also a member of Eagles Fraternity 4027 California, MO. Art loved to cruise in his 1964 El Camino. He loved Target shooting and deer hunting. Art was a member of Open Bible Praise Center, which he helped to build.
Art had a lot of titles but his most loved were Dad, Poppy and Uncle. He had the privilege of meeting his new Great Grand Baby just before he passed.
He was preceded in death by his parents and late wife Kathy Liebi, son; David Thomas Liebi, two brothers Edward Liebi, Charles Liebi and sister Dorothy Sanders.
Art is survived by his granddaughter Liebe Schler of Liberty, MO two grandsons Truman (Trey) Schler III Pilot Grove, MO and Charles Schler Boonville, MO. Daughter Tyra Sheldon Jamestown, MO. two sisters Martha Decker and Judith Silver, one brother Stephen Liebi (Pam) all of California, MO.
Art’s service will be officiated by Pastor Randy Richard. Visitation for Art will be held August 1, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Open Bible Praise Center, 16991 MO-87 Boonville, MO. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:00 am. Interment with a Masonic Service will follow at Salem Cemetery, Prairie Home, MO.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to:
Shriners Children’s Hospital
PO Box 947765
Atlanta, GA 30394
The Wounded Warriors Project
support.woundedwarriorproject.org