Richard Liebel

Richard E. Liebel, age 96, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Sarah Reed Senior Living.  He was born in Erie on July 20, 1926, a son of the late Eugene & Marcella Francis Liebel.  Richard attended Academy High school and was employed as an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad.  Following his railroad employment, he worked for Coyne Industrial Laundry, Erie Brewing Co., and Hammermill from which he retired.  He was an active volunteer for Chosen Mission Projects and rebuilt and installed autoclave machines throughout the world. Richard was a member of the Siebenbeurger Club.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Hughes Liebel, his brother and sister in law Gerald & Clara Liebel, and his daughter in law Julie Liebel.  He is survived by his children:  Karen Liebel of Orchard Park NY, Richard. E. Liebel, Jr. of Erie, and Kenneth (Peggy) Liebel of Harborcreek.  He is further survived by his grandchildren: Sarah, Elizabeth and Stephanie Liebel, great-grandson Hadley and great-granddaughter, Julianna Liebel.

Friends may call at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Wintergreen, 2532 Norcross Rd. Erie PA, 16510 on Monday, January 9th, 2023 from 5 p.m. until the time of service and service of committal there at 7 p.m with Deacon Frank Pregler officiating.

Memorials may be made to Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506 or the A.N.N.A. Shelter, 1555 East 10^th street, Erie, PA 16511.