TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for LIEBERT, MICHAEL ERNEST 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: LandryÕs Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: Saturday, May 3, 2014

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LIEBERT, MICHAEL ERNEST 
(Died May 3, 2014)

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Michael Ernest Liebert, 55, died peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2014 at home with 
his family after a long illness.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in 
Thibodaux, LA from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 
at 12:00 pm at the church followed by 

burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Mike was born October 13, 1958 at Sewart Air Base in Smyrna, Tennessee. 

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Fred M. Liebert 
and Nell Leger Liebert. 
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathleen Hillman Liebert; son 
Christopher Liebert and wife Chelsey Boyd Liebert; daughter Leslie Liebert; 
three grandchildren, Savannah and Travis Liebert, and Violet Liebert; 5 
sisters, Lorraine Liebert, Cynthia Robertson and husband Harold, Katherine 
Liebert, Mary Ellen Liebert, and Julie Turner and husband Ken; 2 brothers, Fred 
Liebert, Jr. and Ralph Liebert and wife Wendy; and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Also, he is survived by his in-laws, Dr. Bill and Connie Hillman.

Mike graduated from USL with a degree in Geology. He was a petroleum geologist 
who worked in exploration for 30 years and was a member of the National 
Association of Geologists.

In his healthier years, Mike loved to hunt with his son and friends, enjoyed 
working in his yard and gardens, and loved watching movies. Mike played high 
school and college football, loved to run, swim, and competed in many 
triathlons. He loved watching football, especially the Ragin' Cajuns, LSU, and 
the Saints.

Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved his 
children dearly and was most proud of them. He will be so dearly missed by all 
of his family and friends.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful care givers, the staff of 
Hospice Ministries, the staff of St. Dominic Hospital of Jackson, MS, and 
especially to Jo Baily.

Arrangements entrusted to LandryÕs Funeral Home of Thibodaux, Louisiana.

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