Robert Leibhan
August 15, 1944 ~ May 4, 2016
Robert F. Leibhan, 71, Fargo passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 unexpectedly at his home.
Bob was born August 15, 1944 in Esmond, North Dakota to Alex and Lucy (Kossan) Leibhan. He grew up and graduated from Esmond High School in 1962. He moved to Fargo where he began working at Union Storage & Transfer retiring after 30 years. He married Carol Hanson on July 5, 1969 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Tioga, North Dakota. He enjoyed working for West Fargo Public Schools as a bus driver for the past 15 years.
He loved spending time playing softball and later working as an umpire for over 30 years. He also enjoyed bowling and playing cards, but his real passion was on the golf course.
His family and grandchildren meant the world to him, and he loved spending time with them as often as he could.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol, Fargo, ND; children, Lisa (Tom) Kelenic, Waukesha, WI, Lori (Joe) Tillman, Rothsay, MN; 6 grandchildren, Taylor, Jarred, J.T., Madison, McKenzie and Macy; sister, Clara (Ray) Volkers, St. Paul, MN; brothers, James (Millie) Leibhan, Helena, MT, Richard Leibhan, Rapid City, SD; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Merlin) Satrom, Lakeville, MN, Berenice Leibhan, Esmond, ND, Eileen Leibhan, Minot, ND, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Lucy, Carol’s parents, Ethel and Bob; brothers, Ray, Mike, Joseph and John Leibhan; sisters, Marion Neubauer, Dorothy Richter and Laura Aebly.
Celebration of Robert’s Life: 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.
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So sorry to have read about your loss. My son Christian loved getting on the bus every morning and visiting with Bob, occasionally he would even bring him a cup of coffee. Christian has moved on to the next stage of school transportation-driving, but I know he will have many wonderful memories of the years that he was a passenger of Bob’s
Bob was one very nice guy. Ron and I were both bus drivers and you could always have a nice conversation with Bob. Going to cities to babysit grandkids otherwise we would have been to funeral. Our sincere sympathies!
sorry to hear of your loss I was also a school bus driver with Bob
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. Our hearts are breaking with yours. He was a kind, wonderful man. Cherish your memories and know that you are surrounded by people who love you. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to Carol, Lisa, and Lori.
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Please know we will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead . May God’s peace be with you all. Richard and Sandi Shepherd
Very sorry to hear this. What a great guy. He took many of my middle school teams to their sporting events. It was always great to see him getting on the bus. I umped with him as well.
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Even though I have never met him, I can imagine what an amazing man he was. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Carol, I am so shocked and saddened by Bob’s passing. He was the best neighbor. Bonnie K
I’m sadden to hear of Bob passing. we worked together for 30 years at union storage and have lots of good memories. our prayers are with you
I drove bus with Bob, one of the nicest guys around. My he rest in peace. My condolences to his wife and his family.
My bus buddy will be missed I have no one to give hard time to anymore rest in peace friend
Carol, I’m shocked and saddened by Bob’s sudden passing. He was a great neighbor on 13th ave for almost 20 years. He also played on my Old Pro softball team, very nice and well liked by all. My prayers our with you and your family.
I worked with Bob part time at Edgewood Golf Course. He was always upbeat and fun to be around, we all gave him a bad time about the hours he worked and he took it in stride. It was a pleasure knowing him.
You couldn’t find a nicer guy. At the bus barn, he always accepted our jokes, especially about his ripe bananas. Everyone will miss him. Our condolences to his family.
Bobby, you’ll be missed on Mondays, sitting around with the Monday night crew, eating peanuts, Miller Lite,and all the fun and laughs we had…..
Carol and family,
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless you today and the days to come.
Love,
Brenda Johnson
Joe, Lori and family
Our heartfelt sympathy
Perhaps you are not interested in this at all which is fine. Your sorrow is great and super tough to go through. I just wish I could give you a hug on the funeral but alas we can’t be there. Bronchitis for last 4 months. Anyways your brother in law, Merlin Satrom is a relative of mine. His grandfather and my Grandpa were brothers and we grew up not too far from Carl and Marie, Merlin’s parents. So I know your sister married into a fine family. Sorry about the timing of this note. Sending our love. (We were bus drivers with Bob)
I always enjoyed Bob umpiring even though he made plenty of bad calls. He was an excellent employee after he retired from Union Storage working in multiple positions with the Fargo Park District. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincerely
Clay Whittlesey
Carol & Family
My heartfelt sympathy. I graduated with Bob from Esmond High School.
He was a wonderful person.
Jeannette (Marthe) Arnold
Carol, Lori and Lisa
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and for him.
Bob was a special man and fellow umpire. He would always make the new umpires feel included and welcomed. Umpiring softball on Monday’s was a great time because of Bobby. You will truly be missed.
I did not have the pleasure to meet Robert but I would like to share some words of comfort to the family. It’s very sad to see someone deeply loved by so many pass away. Through this difficult time God would like us to look for him for comfort. God will not let you crumble for he is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. I encourage you to seek for his help and with the love of those around you, get through this difficult time.i will include you in my prayers
Condolences to Bob’s family. I had the pleasure of coaching womens softball for over 15 yrs & we had Bob as the ref a lot at Lindenwood Diamonds 1 & 2. He was an awesome guy who made the game fun for everyone. Bad call or great call you could never get mad at him because he was the nicest person I had ever met. He even stopped over for some burgers & a beverage after the games. This saddens me to no end that this good man was taken from us way to early !!!!!! Heaven definitely got a good one in Bob.