Emil D. Lieber, 89 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Service will be held 10:30am Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9:00am until service time at the church.

Emil was born February 7, 1934, in Emerson, Nebraska to Richard and Laverne (Burcham) Lieber. He grew up and attended school near Emerson, Nebraska until the 8th grade. On September 11, 1965, Emil married Mary McGrath and, in this union, they had four children.

He farmed near Bronson, Iowa, drove truck for Specialized Hauling for 20 years, and drove truck for three years at Lieber Trucking for his son. Emil also worked for Lieber Construction for two years.

Emil was proud of his five grandchildren: Zach, Ty, Tristen, Tanner and Viktoria. He had a special place in his heart for Viktoria as she was the only granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lieber of Sioux City, IA, four children: John Lieber of Alexandria, VA., Charles Lieber of Aiken, SC., Don (Jennifer) of Sioux City, IA., and Mark Lieber of Aiken, SC., five grandchildren: Zach Lieber of Phoenix, AZ., Viktoria Lieber of Sioux City, IA., Ty Lieber of Ames, IA., Tristen Lieber and Tanner Lieber, both of Sioux City, IA.

Emil is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wilbert (Donna) Lieber, sister, Violet (Lloyd) Rohlk, daughter-in-law, Brooke Lieber, and sister-in-law, Dorothy McGrath.

In lieu of flowers the family would like them sent to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.