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ROBERT LIBNER

1929 - 2016

ROBERT LIBNER obituary, 1929-2016, Beachwood, OH

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

1985 South Taylor Road

Cleveland, Ohio

ROBERT LIBNER Obituary

LIBNER ROBERT LIBNER beloved husband of Ruth (nee Garfunkel). Loving father of Maurice (Sharon Bouchard) Libner, Annette "Libby" Libner, Dr. Heidi (Daniel) Littman and Laura (Larry Fitzgerald) Libner. Devoted grand-father of Dena Libner, Ben (Margaret) Fogarty, Sam Williams, Rebecca Littman, Isaac Littman, Maya Libner and Dylan Cobb. Great-grandfather of Amara and Aurora. Dear brother of Susan (Ray) Scupin and the late Leonard Libner. Cherished uncle. Services will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 11 AM, at the BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1985 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH. Interment Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to the Montefiore Home, One David N. Myers Pkwy., Beachwood, OH 44122.

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Published by Cleveland.com on Jun. 21, 2016.

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Heidi Littman

June 25, 2025

norbert kelsey

November 14, 2024

annette...sorry about your dad passing . just noticed tonight. Norbert Kelsey from university/michigan days 1973

Me and Dad in better times

Laura Libner

October 29, 2017

October 27, 2017

October 27, 2017

October 27, 2017

Laura Libner

May 10, 2017

I'm lighting a candle for you today, Dad. Your spirit and kindness live on in all your children.
Words cannot express how much we all miss you- I think of you every day and remember a life filled with things I loved that you made possible for me.
Miss you so much Dado.

Heidi Littman

May 9, 2017

Dad, I miss you so much. I am glad you are not suffering in your body, but I miss your spirit and kindness. You always made everyone feel so important and special. You had such a gift for that. I can only hope to remember the things I miss and love about you and keep them alive in me. Mr Chips says he misses you too. Love, Heidi

Laura Libner

August 25, 2016

I miss you and think about you every day. I talk to you often. You gave me the courage to get through the worst storm of my life- this awful cancer. I love you so much. Laura

Maurice Libner

August 24, 2016

We think about you every day, dad. Especially this week. Happy birthday and anniversary.

John Closz

July 21, 2016

Maurice,

I'm very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. He was a great guy. I always remember him with a smile on his face - good tennis player too. Part of the greatest generation. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

James Rinck

July 3, 2016

Bob Libner was simply the greatest lawyer whom I ever met. While I only had limited contacts with him in my career, he was a great teacher every time that I saw him in action. I'm so sorry for your loss, not to mention humanity's loss.

Samuel Libner Williams & Grandpa Libner, about 1993

A. 'Libby' Libner

July 2, 2016

Thomas Lewis

July 2, 2016

To the Libner families from the children of the late Mattie Lee Lewis, may he R.I.P.

David Leen

July 1, 2016

Maury,

Rachel and I were saddened to learn of your Dads passing. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family. Sincerely David and Rachel Leen

Heidi Pastori

July 1, 2016

You were so loved. RIP dear man

Thomas Brogren

July 1, 2016

I had not seen Bob in years but when I did, I was always impressed by his passion and his intelligence. He was, as my dad would say, good people. May you rest in peace Bob Libner.

Sue Horvath-Horsfall

July 1, 2016

Annette, sorry to hear of your loss. Difficult to lose parents, we, as their children owe so much to them. I am certainly you will miss him,but keep close the memories and eventually a smile will come back to you. Take care, and sympathy to you and your family.

Dad, talking with me while living in Ohio and I was at home in Michigan

Laura Libner

June 30, 2016

Dad a few years ago

Laura Libner

June 30, 2016

Walter Brock

June 29, 2016

Bob Libner was one of a kind. He was a great lawyer of the people who stood steadfastly behind the sick and injured workers in the foundries of Muskegon. Bob was revered by his partners and respected by his opposition. I learned from him everyday of a long law practice.

Walt Brock

Laura Libner

June 24, 2016

For you, Dad

Gary Peskin

June 23, 2016

Maurie - I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. May his memory be for a blessing and may you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jersuslaem. Baruch dayan ha'emet.

Art Lamothe

June 23, 2016

Maurie, I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. Please accept my condolences.

Dado

Laura Libner

June 23, 2016

Here's another picture of my dear dad-
I cherish you in my heart every day, Dado! "Double-Gazocks!"

The Boys of Summer

June 22, 2016

Bob Libner was one of a kind. Throughout my childhood, I remember him as a giant of a man, with a quick wit and a warm heart ... and that giggle! He was so well-loved by my family. Truly he will be missed by all of us McCroskeys.

Maurice Libner

June 22, 2016

We will always love and miss you, Dad. In heaven, the fish are gigantic and always hungry. Have a blast save a seat on the boat and a sandwich for me.

Laura Rose Libner

June 22, 2016

Laura Rose Libner

June 22, 2016

My dad was my hero. Such a humble man but truly inspiring to many a soul during his time on this earth.
The loss of his presence in our lives is impossible to fathom.. His spirit was the brightest one I've ever known and I believe it will continue to illuminate the paths of all who knew him well.
I will cherish his goodness, honesty and kindness forever in my heart.

Jacqueline Spierenburg

June 22, 2016

Dear Ruth and family, I can only imagine your great loss of Mr. Libner's presence among you. We always knew when he was present in his law office (where I was his personal secretary for over 7 years) because of his effervescent personality. My time of service with him is unforgettable. He was very generous and kindhearted and treated his clients with great care. May our God of all comfort grant you peace today and always.

Roy Portenga

June 22, 2016

Bob was my mentor and long time law partner. His quality as a lawyer, partner, and human being was unsurpassed. Colorful, brilliant and kind are the words that come to mind when I think of Bob. The entire workers' compensation bar of the State of Michigan mourns his passing. Roy Portenga

A. 'Libby' Libner

June 22, 2016

May the Universe continue to shine with my father's blessings.

A.'Libby' Libner

June 22, 2016

A.'Libby' Libner

June 22, 2016

A.'Libby' Libner

June 22, 2016

A.'Libby' Libner

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A.'Libby' Libner

June 22, 2016

Shelley Hardman

June 21, 2016

Heidi I am so sorry to here about the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and will pray for your family.

Holly VanLeuven

June 21, 2016

This lovely man, Bob Libner, will be missed and long remembered for his wit, his intelligence and his humanity. He leaves behind a legacy of a large and loving family. You are in my thoughts as you deal with your loss. The memories with which he has left us all will bring smiles for a long time into the future.

Patricia Gehrmann

June 21, 2016

There are no words. Loss cannot be measured or healed with time. But there are wonderful and shared memories. May they sustain you. And may they bring a smile to your faces in the future. How wonderful this man was in your lives. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Libner. Pat & Bill Gehrmann

John Braden

June 21, 2016

Bob Libner was a great guy. I was the legal researcher at his firm from 1984 through his retirement. He got me started on Social Security disability cases, which is now my bread and butter. He was the only partner at the firm who ever gave me a bonus for writing a winning brief. If you totalled up the disabled people Bob helped during his life, it would undoubtedly be in the thousands. The world was a better place because he was in it.
John Braden, Fremont, Michigan

Margaret Chesler

June 21, 2016

Dear Ones,

Your Dad was so very kind and intelligent, with
a wonderful sense of humor.

He was devoted to his Family and a great
Humanitarian as is his Daughter,
Dr Heidi Littman, our dearest Friend. Her loving
care of her Father enhanced his life in every
possible way.

Love, Margie, Jimmy and Michael & Zackie

C L

June 21, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Libner family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

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