Ronald Clayton Leibhart

Ronald Clayton Leibhart was born on Oct. 21, 1943 in Callaway, Nebraska to Stanley Clayton and Hazel Harriett (Litchenberger) Leibhart. Ron grew up and attended schools in Callaway, later meeting Janet Klebel and marrying her in Elwood in July of 1964.
The couple settled in the Cozad area until 1969 when opportunities moved them to Imperial. Ron worked in a variety of different fields. He helped his parents on the family ranch and worked as a well driller as well as an over the road truck driver. Ron married Linda Needham in Imperial in 1993.
When Ron wasn’t working to provide for his family, he enjoyed watching Husker football and volleyball, NASCAR, and old westerns. More importantly, he enjoyed spending time in the Snowy Mountain Range of Wyoming fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Florine Roeder; sister-in-law, Kathy Leibhart; and brothers-in-law, Denny Roeder and Billy Rader.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Linda; his children, Ronnie (Kristie) Leibhart, Cheryl (Scott) Cecil, Michael (Kristi) Leibhart and Daniel (Stacy) Leibhart; step daughter, Kelly (Matt) Holman; his grandchildren, Jessica Leibhart, Jennifer (Chris) Newman, James Leibhart, Rachael (Joe) Watts, Kyle (Meghan) Leibhart, Dalton (Abby) Leibhart, Zane, Chase, Cooper, Katelyn, Brock Leibhart, Christian, Jadeyn and Kaelynn; great grandchildren, Jaxx, Clairabelle, Alex, Jaxton, Finnick, Merric and Pierce; brothers, Paul (Rita), Ricky and Brad (Pam) Leibhart; sisters, Connie Rader and Cindy (Bill) Bardsley.
Celebration of Life Open House will be on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 1-4 p.m. MST at Liewer Funeral Home, 841 Court Street Imperial.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ron’s family for a designation later.
Private inurnment will take place in July.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.
Liewer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.