Michael William Liebbe

Michael W. Liebbe, 78, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on January 24, 2025, at Genesis East Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1:00 – 3:00pm; with a time to share remembrances starting at 1:30pm at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Rd Davenport, Iowa. Memorial in Mike’s name may be made to Iowa Legal Aid Davenport Regional Office – Barrister Ball, 736 Federal St, Suite 2309, Davenport, Iowa 52803.

Mike was born on November 27, 1946, in Muscatine, Iowa to William and Dee Liebbe. He graduated from Luverne, Minnesota High School in 1964. He then attended Muscatine Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa where he received his B.A. in 21968 and a J.D. degree in 1971. While in Law School he was a law student intern at Muscatine Legal Aid, and following graduation, practiced there as a VISTA volunteer.

Mike came to Scott County, Iowa in 1972, helping with the new HELP Legal Aid. During his career, he was an Assistant County Attorney, had a private practice, was a volunteer Juvenile Court Judge, a mediator, and served for over 20 years on the Davenport Civil Service Commission.

Mike was interested in an eclectic mix of people and things, hot air balloons, antiques, trees, fountain pens, architectural history, legal history, and Democratic politics. A separate category of passion was reserved for the New York Yankees. A highlight of his fan experience was being in the White House when the team was recognized and celebrated their 2009 World Series Championship.

Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vicki Miller Liebbe; their daughter Ann Hazel (Liebbe) Thompson; proud Pappa to his grandchildren Eleanor, Joel, Scarlet, and Isabelle; brother Bill (Penny) Liebbe; brother-in-law Mel Freeman; niece Melissa; and nephews Grady, Phillip, and Michael.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sue Dee Freeman.