"Dear Biehl Family, I am sorry to hear you lost your dad. Whether he was welcoming me to the house or to the dental chair he had the warmest smile and the steadiest hand. I remember him taking me in off hours to fix a tooth I knocked out with a yo-yo and made a terrible and embarrassing situation tolerable. My dad always enjoyed his tennis matches with him as well. He was a wonderful guy. Peace......Kendall Fate"
In loving memory of
Dr. Leo Michael Biehl
November 25, 1930 - February 26, 2020
Dr. Leo M. Biehl, 89, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by his children on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at ManorCare in Dubuque.
A funeral mass will be held at 9 A.M. on Monday, March 2nd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1st from 3 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, with military honors.
Leo Michael Biehl was born on November 25, 1930 in Dubuque, Iowa to Nicholas and Apolonia (Thillman) Biehl. He received his D.D.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1955.
Leo married Lois A. Knapp on July 21, 1955 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. He served as a captain in the Air Force in Tokyo, Japan and Lincoln, Nebraska. The family then settled in Maquoketa, where Dr. Biehl practiced dentistry for 46 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Leo had a passion for reading and gardening. He spent countless hours behind the Dairy Queen cultivating his tomatoes. He enjoyed traveling, even in a station wagon packed with kids. He loved sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Doc was known for his kind and compassionate spirit. Above all, Leo valued his family and friendships. He was a loving husband, devoted father and loyal friend. He was a kind man to all.
Leo is survived by his children, Beverly (Craig) Van Amburg, Christi (John) Burns, Drs. Robert (Catherine) Biehl, Bruce Biehl, Mary (Forrest) Fromm, David Biehl, and Douglas Biehl; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister Yvonne (James) Schreiner; sister-in-law Elizabeth Biehl; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Elizabeth Knapp; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois, in 2015, and infant daughter Linda; brother William Biehl; sister Grace Connell; and daughter-in-law Cheryl Biehl.
A Memorial Fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Maquoketa has lost a wonderful man. Doc always had a kind word and a smile. To the Biehl family sorry for loss but you have so many good memories. Go cards. Dave Glasgow"
"Dear Biehl Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa! When I think of him, I think of his smile....always patient.... always kind. He really was a special man! All Our Sympathy! Michelle Maze & Mark Hughes "
"Sorry to hear about Doc! Cardinals will not be the same without him!"
"Hey "Doc" you made going to the Dentist easy, Thanks! had a blast Coaching your Granddaughter too! She was a super Volleyball Player! I nick-named her "Biehl" Drill on Doc! Chuck "
"I was sad to hear of the passing of Leo. I have always had a great deal of respect for him and will always remember his smile, and his kindness. My heart goes out the whole family. Blessings to you, Peter Nelles"
"To all the Biehl family, my deepest sympathy for your loss....many great memories......Mike Balliu"
"Dear Biehl Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With Aloha, Jim Swieter "
"Christi and all the Biehl Family....many hugs and blessings to you all! Know that prayers are coming from all over to help you with these days ahead. Doc will be remembered along with your Mom and may God bless them in heaven together again. Tammy Burris Graeme"
"Sending condolences to the Biehl family!"
"My sympathy to all of the Biehl family during this time of loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers."
"Our deepest sympathy to the Biehl family. Dr. Biehl contributed much to his family and the town of Maquoketa. He will be missed and remembered for the kind man he was."
"our deepest sympathy to all of the biehl family as kids we all went to Dr.biehls office, i know he was a very kind man and passed that onto all of his children.Bobby,bruce and doug(pogey).Remember the good times and treasure them.-Jerry& jillane "
"To Christi, and your whole family, so sorry for your loss. May all your memories, help ease the passing of your Dad."
"I lived on East Jefferson Street my backyard and the lower lot of the dairy Queen joined. In the summer time I used to go down and talk with Leo and watch him tend to his garden. He was a very nice gentle man to talk with. I'm sure he's walking around heaven with Louis and looking for a spot to grow his tomatoes. Prayers to the whole family??. Bonnie Pahl ??"
"To the Biehl family whom we have known personally and professionally for over 60 years. We moved to Maquoketa in 1955 and Dr Biehl was our dentist till 1978 when our parents moved to Maquoketa. There were 10 of us-Mom , Dad and all 8 of us kids. Our parents were friends for years and we were fellow parhioners for decades. I even babysat the kids occasionally. My point in this is in sharing this is to let you know we have known your parents long enough to know that we feel certain that when Dr Biehl passed to the next world, that Our Lord was standing there with open arms saying ?Welcome home my good and faithful servant. ? "
"Prayers go out to the Biehl family at this time of their loss "
"Our deepest sympathy to the entire Biehl family. It was always a treat to talk to Doc. He was a kind and classy man. He and Lois raised a wonderful family and I was lucky enough to consider all the kids as my friends. We are so sorry to see him go but he will always be in our fondest memories. I'm sure he and Lois are having a wonderful reunion. Pat & Jill Hinke and family"
"I?m so sorry to hear of Dr. Biehl?s passing.. our Long View parents all hold a dear place in our memories of growing up together in the neighborhood. Bob, to you and your siblings my heartfelt and deepest sympathies. May your memories fill your hearts with comfort during these difficult days and peace be with you all. Most sincerely, Mikel Alpers"
"My deepest sympathy to the Biehl family. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers."
"Biehl Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss."
"I am very sorry for your great loss. Dr. Biehl was an excellent dentist and very kind. When others talked about their fear of going to the dentist, I was always able to say that I wasn't afraid. Dr. Biehl instilled a feeling of calm due to his compassionate chair side manner. He was a great man! Also, my belated sympathy for the loss of your mother."
"So sorry for your loss. My prayers to the family."
"So sorry for the family's loss. He was such a sweet soul and wonderful dentist! Best dentist a little girl could have!"
"Dr. Biehl was my favorite childhood dentist and such a sweet man! I would often see him at the recycling center with the Dairy Queen cardboard where we would chat for a moment. Thinking of your family today."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Sorry to the Biehl family for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends ???"
"Our prayers to all of the Biehl family. "