Anita L.

(Davi) Griebel

Anita (Davi) Griebel, 75 of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be 9:30 am to Mass time at the church. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bellevue.

Anita was born on January 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Beatrice (Sciurba) Davi. She married Kenneth (Kenny) Griebel on June 24, 1973 at Divine Savior Church in Norridge, Illinois. After graduating from Iowa State University, they built a life together on a small farm outside Springbrook with their six children. She worked in St. Joseph's cafeteria, devotedly serving the students there for over 30 years.

Those who will remember her include her husband, Kenny Griebel; her children Victoria (Gordon) Dixon of Albuquerque, NM, Arthur Griebel of Phoenix, AZ, Joanna (Renae Radford) Griebel of Lake Forest, CA, Jeanette Griebel of Bellevue, IA, Thaddeus Griebel of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Thomas Griebel of Madison, WI; her grandchildren Lana and Dusty Dixon of Albuquerque, NM; her sisters Mary Ann (John) Gaydos of Niles, IL, Josephine Davi of Niles, IL, and Charlene (Dennis) Heldt of Mesa, AZ; sisters and brothers in-law, Elizabeth (Dennis) Kilburg, Elise (Ted) Gould, and Ann (John) Skoff; and many extended relatives.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents; and father and mother in-law, Earl and Helen Griebel.

Anita loved to be with her children and grandchildren. She found great joy in taking care of her dairy cows, chickens, and vegetable garden, and she enjoyed cooking, playing board games, playing the guitar, and learning Italian. She had an ardent Catholic faith grounded in contemplative prayer. She was a lector at Sts. Peter and Paul parish, and she was a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of Cedar Rapids, Community of St. Teresa of Jesus.

Anita had a plainspoken sense of humor and was always ready to laugh at herself. She will especially be remembered for her kind heart and her down-to-earth warmth.

A memorial fund has been established in Anita’s memory.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com or Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service Facebook page.