Herman E. Lieber

Herman E. Lieber, of Jackson, NE, passed away while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Sunrise Retirement Home in Sioux City. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE with Vicar David Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Rural Ponca, NE. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Herman was born on October 21, 1931 in Ponca, NE to Ernest and Hildred (Burcham) Lieber. He graduated from Waterbury High School in 1950 and began farming and working for Beerman Dehy. On November 23, 1952, Herman was united in marriage to Eleanor Rasmussen in Hubbard, NE. Together they worked on the farm and were blessed with four children. Eleanor preceded him in death in 2018. Herman enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hubbard where he served on the church council. He also served on the Rural Water NRD Board for many years.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Harlan (Robyn) Lieber and Dean (Kelly) Lieber; 2 daughters, Karen Engeldinger and Thersa (Matt) Brockhaus; grandsons, Nathan, Jacob and Steven; granddaughters, Lisa, Heather, Andrea, Angie, Amy, and Amber; and 16 great-grandchildren; brothers: Delbert (Sharie) Lieber, Darrel (Sue) Lieber; and sister, LaVeta Bradley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor; a grandson, Kevin Engeldinger; and a sister, Joy Birkley.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Hubbard, NE.