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Frederick Libert Obituary
Born: January 13, 1939
Died: December 22, 2022
Frederick L Libert, 83 of Fox River Grove, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, three children, and daughters-in-law on December 22, 2022.
Fred was born in Chicago, IL on January 13th, 1939, to Frederick and Helen Libert. They preceded him in death along with his sister Chris Lubkeman.
Fred met the love of his life Penny while teaching together at Orchard Street School in Fox River Grove and they married on August 12, 1967. They were married for 55 years. His 35-year career teaching English and History began in FRG with Penny, but he moved to Grant High School in Fox Lake where he found his passion for coaching wrestling. He eventually left Grant to teach and coach in all the high schools within District 300. He had a sincere love for his family, faith, students, and the athletes he coached resulting in many lifetime friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered most for being humble, kind, and hardworking.
He is survived by his wife Penny; his 3 children Bethany Sorg, Frederick and (April) Libert, Steve and (Jill) Libert; 7 grandchildren Shane and Nick Sorg, Thomas and Bradley Libert, Seamus, Fionn and Nevan Libert; His sisters Julie (Jim) Portalski and Cindy (Tom) Quillin and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and mass will be held on Friday, December 30th at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cary, Illinois beginning with visitation at 9am and mass at 10am. Burial at St. John Nepomucene Cemetery to follow. Visit kahlemoore.com to express condolences.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
410 North First St.
Cary, IL 60013
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Brian Butler
December 28, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Penny and the family. I met Fred in 1986 as a freshman on the wrestling team at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, IL. Shortly before the wrestling season, Fred had met my folks at parents' night and let them know that if my brother Kevin and I went out for the wrestling team, he could drive us home after practice since both he and we lived in Fox River Grove. That was key for me in deciding to go out for wrestling instead of basketball; a decision I'll never regret. Toward the end of the wrestling season, Fred and Penny took my brother Kevin and I to see the state wrestling tournament at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL (Assembly Hall); a fantastic experience I'll never forget. Fred instilled a lot of discipline in his wrestlers at meets and practices but was very approachable off the mat and had a heart of gold. May he rest in peace. Brian & Milena Butler & family.
Linda, Becky, Tom, and David. The Trentlage cousins
December 28, 2022
Dear Penny and Family,
During this time of grieving know that you are surrounded by people who care greatly for you and our prayers are with you all.
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