Sheldon Joseph Lieberg, 77, of Sheboygan, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Aurora
Medical Center due to complications of Lewey Bodies Dementia. He died peacefully in his
sleep surrounded by family.
Sheldon was born on March 18, 1946, to Earl and Lillian Lieberg in Roseau, Minnesota. He
graduated from Ellendale High School in 1964 where he was a “Proud Raider” who proclaimed
in his senior quote “Why take life seriously? You never get out alive anyway.”
He went on to study Mathematics at Mankato State University, graduating in 1969 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree.
That same year he married Lynn Jacoby and went on to have three children: Monica, Michelle,
and Michael.
In 1970, Sheldon was employed by Kohler Company as a computer programmer. His job
became a rewarding career as a program manager, and in the 80s and 90s he was given many
opportunities to travel. He enjoyed many trips to France, Australia, and China before his
retirement in 2005.
On April 18, 1981, Sheldon married the love of his life, Katherine “Katie” Kattreh, with whom he
gained, not just a loving wife, but a loving family. Sheldon and Katie enjoyed 42 happy years
together.
Sheldon was a longtime member of First Church of Christ Scientist in Sheboygan WI. After
retirement he took pride in helping to cut the grass and keep the church grounds well groomed.
In his later years Sheldon also enjoyed playing golf, traveling to Arizona and spending time with
friends and family.
Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Lillian Lieberg, and siblings; Dick
Lieberg, Gerald Lieberg and David Lieberg.
He is survived by his wife Katie; his daughter Monica (her partner Tom, her children: Alex (his
wife Kristina and children Oliver and Veda), Gabe (his wife Elizabeth and their children Cian,
Henry and Vincent), Joe and Julia (her partner Cole); his daughter Michelle (her husband
Joshua and their daughter Avery), and his son Michael; Siblings, Jerome “Big Jer” Lieberg
(Bonnie), Denny Lieberg (Kathy). Karin Anding, Jan Lieberg; and various nieces and nephews.
The family will be having a private service at a later date.
Sorrow has its reward. It never leaves us where it found us.
Mary Baker Eddy
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