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Robert Liebkemann Obituary

Robert Dickinson Liebkemann, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kiln, Miss. for more than 30 years, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Frederick Liebkemann, Jr. and Elizabeth Dickinson Liebkemann and his brother, George Frederick Liebkemann, III. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Kerryn Fitzmaurice Liebkemann; sons: Robert Dickinson Liebkemann, Jr. (Cathay) and Scott Grage Liebkemann (Heather); daughters: Deborah L. Terrell (Jeff) and Lauren Elizabeth Liebkemann; grandchildren: Zachary Scott Alexander, Schyler Hampton Alexander, Liza Parker Alexander, Matthew Robert Liebkemann, and Kyle Scott Liebkemann. He is also survived by his nephews: George Frederick Liebkemann, IV, Kevin Brown Liebkemann, and Walter Dickinson Liebkemann. Bobby graduated from New Orleans Academy and attended Tulane University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He enjoyed a lifelong career in the insurance industry as a life insurance agent and longtime member of the Million Dollar Round Table. An outdoorsman and avid duck hunter and fisherman, he was a member of several sportsmen's clubs where lifelong friendships were cultivated. He was cofounder of the Greater New Orleans Tarpon Club and member of the Louisiana Tarpon Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and relaxing at his duck camp near Delacroix with family and friends, as well as cruising the Jourdan River on the pontoon boat. Also affectionately known as Sneaks, Pappy and Sweetie, Bobby had a strong passion for living life to its fullest and he never met a stranger. He was generous, kind and loving and more than anything, spending quality time with his family and friends gave him his greatest joy. Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home (5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 504-486-6331) is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2016 with visitation from 11:00 – 1:00, followed by mass at 1:00.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 19 to Dec. 24, 2016.

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Karen Van Voorhis

December 30, 2016

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. We have had the honor of doing business with you for many years. My heart is feeling heavy for your family. Please accept my condolences.

Kathy/Randy Becnel

December 27, 2016

There are no endings.... only new beginnings. Our very deepest sympathies to the Liebkemann family. Bobby was such a nice guy.
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Road 429

December 22, 2016

Remembering when you and Kerryn was so kind and loaned me your camper until I could get a FEMA trailer after Katrina. So sorry for your loss Kerryn. Remembering you in my prayers.
Rose Marie Wall

Alison Swartwood (Patron)

December 22, 2016

Thinking of you all. Lots of love and hugs to the Liebkemann family. I'm so sorry for your loss. XO

Eddie, Little Eddie, Casey, Shawn (McCoy) and Kat Fitzmaurice

December 21, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a real character, and we'll miss his presence dearly.

Terry Toppino

December 21, 2016

Kerryn & Lauren, our deepest sympathy at this time of loss may you find peace in the memories that you share. Sincerely, Terry, Rene', Toye, Chanel & Mignon

Christi & Jay Blessing

December 21, 2016

Kerryn and Lauren, Jay and I are so so sorry for your loss. Bobby was always fun to be around and we enjoyed all the times spent with you guys on the river. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

December 20, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Bobby. Condolences to Kerry's and the family.



Gayle Egan

December 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss!

Michael Spalitta

December 20, 2016

Kerryn, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will always cherish the fun times we had with you and Bobby at the Delacroix Hilton. Love always Michael Spalitta and Debbie Rodriguez

Bill McGuire

December 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bobby---he was one of a kind.Recall his mom driving his '51 Ford convertible,with Bobby on the hood throwing his newspaper route.RIP. Condolences to the family.

David Vosbein

December 20, 2016

I remember Bobby from KA at Tulane. He was always funny, generous and positive. I lost touch after graduation, but remember him fondly.
My condolences to his family and close friends.
David Vosbein

December 20, 2016

Our eternal friend, Bobby. Remembering joy is remembering you.

~ David Schroeder, Los Angeles, Ca.

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Harwell & Mary Frances Herrin

December 20, 2016

So very sorry to learn of Bobby's passing.
Sneaks was a good classmate and friend.

Harwell & Mary Frances Herrin

December 20, 2016

Very sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Sneaks was a good classmate and friend

Chris Vignes

December 20, 2016

Prayers & love for Lauren and the Liebkemann family. May Robert's life and legacy be everlasting in your hearts. - Chris Vignes

December 20, 2016

Kerryn, praying for you, Lauren and your whole family during this time. May God's grace wrap his arms around you and give you comfort. Jolie Haik Khoury and family

December 20, 2016

Karen wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this time God Bless Patricia & George

Jim Pinac

December 20, 2016

Kerryn, Mary Jo's and my prayers are with you and your family. To say we were shocked is an understatement. Having known Sneaks since the 4th grade at NOA brought back many great and fond memories and stories to be told. There was never one like him and never will be another.

God bless.

Kiln Library

December 20, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea Feeney

December 20, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss Lauren. Even though I did not know your dad, I know that he had to be wonderful because he raised you to be beautiful inside and out!
Saying lots of prayers for you and your family. Andrea Feeney

Steven Duke

December 20, 2016

A man amongst men.
Lost but never forgotten.

Wendy Boettner

December 19, 2016

Words cannot describe how much I will miss my "Sweetie"! I have so many wonderful memories of all of our camping trips, time spent on the Jourdan River or just hanging out on the porch at the log cabin.

My heart goes out to Kerryn and all of Sweetie's children during this very difficult and extremely sad time in their lives.

John Ohman

December 19, 2016

I met Bobby and Kerryn a week after Hurricane Katrina when they furnished a refuge for me, my wife and several other relatives, mostly strangers, none of whom had shelter either because it had been obliterated or they had come from hundreds of miles away to deliver supplies and help the local family salvage the physical remnants of our lives. And we were not the only refugees enjoying the Liebkemann hospitality. Some stayed almost full-time while we became periodic regulars at the cathedral-ceilinged log cabin. Becoming acquainted with Bobby and Kerryn was the best of the few good things that could be blamed on Katrina. We met occasionally in the intervening years but never frequently enough or of sufficient duration. My greatest personal regret is that I still haven't properly expressed my gratitude and admiration for both Bobby and Kerryn. And now it's too late. Of his survivors I am acquainted only with Kerryn and Lauren. Along with my condolences, please remember the respect in which a great husband and father was held by the families Truett, Mann, Bruce and Ohman.

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Judi & Allen Jackson

December 19, 2016

My heart hurts with you at the loss of this husband, father, grandfather, and friend! I pray you find strength in God's promise of comfort and peace. At times like this I cling to Psalm 27:13, "I would have despaired unless I had believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."

December 19, 2016

so terribly sorry to hear of this tragic event.
We are praying for all of you and hope that you will find peace.
Eugenia and Tommy Lind

December 18, 2016

MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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