January 17, 1947 – November 9, 2024
Robert Leibel was called home to the Lord on November 9, 2024 after a brief illness. The son of Anton and Frances Leibel, Bob was born in Mobridge and grew up on a farm near Glencross. After high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device. He earned Expert Badge (M16 rifle) and Marksman Badge (M14 rifle).
After his military service Bob returned home to South Dakota and worked for a veterinarian specializing in large farm animals. He later moved to Augusta, MT, where he was a cowboy on two large ranches.
Later, Bob started his career in the oil field industry in the Permian Basin.
Bob was a jack of all trades. He could fix anything and everything, and was happy to help out whenever called on by friends, family, neighbors, and acquaintances. His wide range of interests ran the gambit from bowling to the river to the woods to the gun range.
Bob loved and cared for, not only his family, but his community as well by participating in many civic organizations. His long-lasting passion was trap shooting. Bob was know at the trap range, not just for his marksmanship, but also his leadership, friendship, and mentorship.
Bob is survived by his wife Gladys Swisher; children Kenny (Melanie) Leibel, Kevin Leibel, and Kimberly Leibel; siblings Tony (Cathy) Leibel, Marion (Doug) Janas, Merle (Renee) Leibel, and Ronnie (Joann) Leibel; grandchildren Shanell Houge, Alexis (Alex) Johnson, Laine Houge, Ashley Leibel, Jessica Tolten, Kaia Chambers, Saharra Chambers, and Jazlin Chambers; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Anton and Frances Leibel; siblings Larry and wife Pam Leibel, and Jane Leibel; nephew Patrick Leibel and great-nephew Jayton Moroney.