Alfred Matthew Liebl

Alfred Liebl, age 91, of Lake Crystal, died on November 11, 2026 at Riverstone Senior Living, Mankato.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 17 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be at Holy Family Cemetery, Lake Crystal. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in memory of Alfred to your charity of choice.

Alfred was born on January 20, 1935 in Springfield, MN to John and Eleanor (Welsch) Liebl. Alfred was united in marriage to Cathryn Weber on April 12, 1955 in Springfield, MN. They lived in Clements, Morris, and then moved to Lake Crystal in 1969. Al spent most of his working years as a heavy equipment mechanic, a career that reflected his natural mechanical ability and lifelong passion for anything with wheels, especially trucks. He was happiest tinkering in his garage, woodworking, tending to his garden, and spending time with family. He also loved fishing, particularly his cherished trips to Basket Lake in Canada, where he made many wonderful memories.

Al is survived by his wife, Cathryn of 71 years; children, Kathy (Bill) Sornberger, Duane (Margie) Liebl, Karen (Dan) Smith, Cindy (Harold) Zwart, Kevin (Sue) Liebl, Cheryl (Gary) Thorson, Brenda (John) Parker, Barbara (Dale) Loeffler, Douglas (Tami) Liebl, MaryJo (Andy) Gardner, and Gregory Liebl; 23 grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Corey, Kim, Dana, Jill, Travis, Jacob, Ashley, Jeremy, Alex, Ben, Nichole, Tony, Adam, Matthew, Brittany, Kyle, Jace, Nicholas, Owen, Aiden, and Garrett; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, LaVerne Liebl; sister, Mary Ann (Jerry) Jensen; and sister-in-law, Mary Liebl. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin Liebl; sister-in-law, Virginia Liebl; and great-granddaughter, Isla Buboltz.

A special thank you is extended to Riverstone Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice staff who treated Alfred with such care, love and respect. You all have a special place in our hearts.