Ruth Elaine Leibrand Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Elaine Leibrand of Forest City, Iowa, born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, who passed away on April 27, 2022 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Elaine Leibrand to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Harold Leibrand; her parents, Lynn Friesenborg and Darlene Adams (Potter-Friesenborg); her sister-in-law Murrill Adams; and her sister Gladys Mae.
She is survived by: her friend Carol Whiteis; her children, Leslie Leibrand (Belinda) of Crystal Lake, Iowa, Lorrie Tritch (Michael) of Indianola, Iowa and Patti Faugstad (Paul) of Buffalo Center, Iowa; her siblings, Dave Friesenborg of Bartow, Florida, Patsy Sorenson (Almon) of Adams, Minnesota, Marjorie Mutschler of Kiester, Minnesota, Arliss Rich of Algona, Iowa, Sharon Nerdig of Forest City, Iowa, Beverly Jutting (Roger) of Chandler, Arizona, Bonnie, Vern Peterson of Forest City, Iowa, Carol Whiteis of Forest City, Iowa and Sally Larson of Forest City, Iowa.; her grandchildren, Harmonica Haan (Jerry Ayers), Andy Leibrand, Tom and Emma Eastvold; her great grandchildren, Anna and Lydia; her grandchildren, Joseph and Bri Lester; her great grandchildren, Mason, Asa, Ava, Kyson, Sjon, Joshua Lester, Jesse Hoff (Crystal Servantez), Austen, Gabby, Rilynn, Jayden, Amara, Jamie Hoff (Angel Perez), Raven, Jordynn, Buxton and Kelli Hill (Jake Ray); her great great grandchildren, Josie and Maverick; her grandchildren, Phillip and Kristi Trimble; her great grandchildren, Bennet, Aiden, Liam and Emarise; her granddaughter Nicole Schmieder (Jamie Johll); her great grandchildren, Brayden Schmieder, Makinna, Mya, Cade, Shelby Trimble (Daren Outt), Braxton and Macie; her grandchild Thackery (Laurianne Faugstad); her great grandchildren, Beowulf and Thor; her granddaughter Valerie Faugstad (Jerry Garza); her great grandchildren, Uriah, Caden, Bennett and Giovanni; and her grandchildren, Calvin Faugstad, Austin Tritch and Spenser Larson. She is also survived by 3 children; 1 brother; 5 sisters; 4 beloved friends; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be given to the Leibrand/Whiteis Research Library or the Forest City First United Methodist Church or a giving of your choice.
