Jerome J. Liebrecht

Jerome J. Liebrecht

LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. — Jerome J. Liebrecht, 91 years, of Lambertville, Mich., (formerly of Gladstone) was welcomed into heaven on May 10, 2020. A private celebration was held May 16. A replay is available via Facebook @AssemblyofReformedChristians. Jerry was born at home, on the kitchen table, in Ottoville, Ohio, on March 27, 1929, to William and Catherine Knapp Liebrecht. He attended seminary for three years at the Pontifical College Josephinium in Columbus before graduating from Ottoville High School. After a series of construction jobs, Jerry joined the ROTC and earned a BA in sociology at Bowling Green State University and a masters degree in social work at The Ohio State University. While at the BGSU library, he noticed a lovely assistant who gave him a wink. The rest, as they say, is history. He and Anne Banks were married in 1954. Jerry earned the rank of First Lieutenant in the US Army artillery and served two years in Germany. After a long career in social services, he retired from the State of Michigan as a foster care licensing supervisor. Jerry and Anne moved many times and created homes in multiple cities raising five children along the way. They especially enjoyed the outdoor adventures of the UP. Playing Monopoly, euchre and cribbage are family traditions. Jerry was a devoted fan of all Ohio teams, especially OSU. Playing softball with the crew from Lark’s Town Pump was a highlight. He taught all the kids and grandkids to love water sports and fishing. He led by example to serve others, stand up for what’s right and love the Lord. He and Anne celebrated 65 years of marriage last December. He is also survived by sons, Steve of Adrian, Mich. and James (Jenny) of Lansing; daughters, Cathe (Pierre) of Sacramento, Calif., Jeanne (Ray) of Spokane, Wash., and Pam (Brent) of Sandwich, Ill. Jerry’s legacy of 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren brought him tremendous joy. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Claude and Paul. In lieu of flowers, send donations to AssemblyofChristians.com. Funeral arrangements made by Pawlak Funeral Home.