Kenneth R Liebetrau
June 19, 1946 - January 27, 2020
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - Kenneth R. Liebetrau, age 73, of Black Earth, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. He was born on June 19, 1946, in Madison, the son of Marvin and Inez (Shower) Liebetrau.
Kenneth worked at Marshall Erdmann and Associates for many years before becoming a founding partner in Brux Barrels. He was a long-time member of Winnequah Gun Club and had a passion for target shooting and hunting. He also loved fixing small engines, buzzing around his property on his riding lawn-mower, and fishing. He looked forward to digging for crystals in Arkansas whenever he had the chance.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Rhonda L. (Jeron) Thompson; brothers, Albert (Suzi) Liebetrau, Earle (Karin) Liebetrau, Lloyd (Marilyn) Liebetrau and Jim (Tina) Liebetrau; sisters, Caroline (Jim) Britton, Norma (Ken) Schmuldt and Joyce (Alan) Maly; grandson, Nicholas (Nekoma) Thompson; granddaughter, Kasey Thompson; great-granddaughter, Catori Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends in the shooting community. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
Events
Memorial Gathering
Tue Feb 4, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Randy Gregory
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I met Ken nearly 50 years ago. He was always a laid back kindly person. He had a very kind heart for his family and for the marksmanship shooting. .I sure will miss him! You can always tell what kind of person you are buy counting the number of friends you have in life and Ken was very blessed. God speed old friend I look forward to when we meet again a heavens gates!
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David
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I met Ken twenty-some years ago and always enjoyed his stories and friendship at family gatherings. Ken always had so many things he wanted to do and was doing that it actually made my head spin. He was good company,and a man on a mission. I will miss him. rest in peace Ken...
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Eric Obermeyer
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Ken always came across as a laid-back, methodical person, and an all-around nice guy. My condolences to the Liebetrau family.
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Jeff Gerbitz
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Ken always treated me like an adult when I went to club meetings with my father at a very young age. Grew up shooting with Rhonda and rest of Liebetrau kids. Ken was the fun laid back Uncle. He will be missed.
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Mike, Lori, and Zach Britton
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To Rhonda and Jeron, Lori, Zach and I wanted to tell you that you are in our prayers. I will always think of Ken fondly. He will be missed. Mike, Lori, and Zach
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Larry Milbow
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I shot with Ken at my 1st 1000 yd match about 40 years ago. It was the1st time we met. I had not shot that far before and I did not have a zero After firing my 1st sighter he said you are a little short. I asked how short and he said about 100 yards and we both laughed. He settled me down and had me on target in a couple of shots. I will never forget how good I felt that day. Because of him he made shooting fun and the fellowship after the match enjoyable. See ya in Heaven