Robert Perry Lieberman MD, PhD

Robert Perry Lieberman MD, PhD

July 6, 1947 ~ January 22, 2019

Age 71

Bob passed away on January 22nd surrounded by his family.  He was born to Erma & Dr. Samuel Lieberman  in Buffalo, NY. His scholarly achievements started early in life as he was awarded the Jesse Ketchum Medal for city of Buffalo.  He attended Nichols School in Buffalo, graduated from the University of Chicago, and the MD/PhD programs at New York University.  He interned at Bellevue in New York.  He practiced radiology at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha as an interventional radiologist.  Bob led a robust medical career spanning patient care, medical research and teaching.

Some of his professional accomplishments included authoring many scholarly articles including invited editorials to the New England Journal of Medicine. After leaving medicine due to Parkinson’s disease, Bob developed an interest in computer science and earned many certifications in that field. He excelled at technical support for a major company.  Diverse pleasures brought joy and color to Bob’s life; for example, science fiction, cats, restaurant fare with family and friends, bird watching, the turn of a good pun, a capella singing and his many adventures with Ann.

Preceded in death by parents Erma & Dr. Samuel Lieberman; nephew Michael Solomon.

Survived by the love of his life Irene Ann Sysel, Bellevue, NE and her family; Stewart & Sharon Sysel, Bellevue, NE,  Karel & Nancy Sysel, Lincoln, NE; sister Susan Solomon, Sacramento, CA; cousins Dale Lieberman (Jane Porcelan), Philadelphia, PA and their children Sarah Lieberman (Jonathan Roffman), David Lieberman & Daniel Lieberman; close friends Jim & Maria Rotberg, Howell, NJ, Karim al Saeidi, Albuquerque, NM  & Eileen Rizzo, Jackson, NJ.

Private Graveside Service St. John Cemetery, Bellevue, NE

Memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or https://michaeljfox.org

12 Comments

  • Virginia s Monroe Posted January 25, 2019 4:59 pm

    To the Family! Ann He Love You so much!!

  • Barene Conley Posted January 26, 2019 8:16 am

    What a beautiful tribute to Bob. My prayers are with you And and just a phone call away. Stay strong and know you are loved

  • Brianna Wright Posted January 26, 2019 12:25 pm

    I love him so much you both will always be family

  • Toby Free Posted January 26, 2019 1:40 pm

    What a great man to get to know. Very fortunate for having been a part of his and Ann’s lives. Will miss him greatly.

  • Lauren Kesteloot Posted January 28, 2019 8:25 am

    Our deepest sympathy from the Bellevue Rehab staff. We will miss our dear friend Bob and all of his witty remarks! It was truly a joy fighting the battle against Parkinson’s with Bob. Keeping Ann and the family in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Lauren Kesteloot Posted January 28, 2019 8:27 am

    Our deepest sympathy from the Bellevue Rehab staff. We will truly miss our dear friend Bob and his witty remarks. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and the family.

  • Maria, Jim, Jennifer & Victoria Rotberg Posted January 28, 2019 9:31 am

    Bob was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He was smart, generous and a joy to be around. Our family will always treasure the special times we spent together and the laughs we shared. Ann, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Rest in peace, friend.

  • Naomi Posted January 28, 2019 12:28 pm

    Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Bob. Psalms 34:18 says that God is near to those brokenhearted. Draw close to God and he will grant you peace & comfort during this grievous time.

  • Lois Folla Posted January 30, 2019 5:23 pm

    Prayers for peace and comfort during this time.

  • Linda Dugan Posted January 30, 2019 6:41 pm

    Dr. Lieberman saved my Mother’s life in 1990. The level of care and support he provided her during a catastrophic medical condition was amazing. I am eternally grateful to Dr Lieberman and his family for sharing his gifts with so many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

  • Lisa L. Posted January 31, 2019 10:05 am

    May the God of all comfort soothe your heart with his loving promise to reunite you together again in the future paradise mentioned at Revelation 21: 4, 5. Our dear heavenly father Jehovah (Psalms 83:18) knows the many tears you cry and He will sustain you during this time of need (James 4:8).

  • Rachel Jensen Posted February 11, 2019 7:23 pm

    I came into Bob and Ann’s life a little over a year ago. Honestly at first I was nervous, but shortly after they became my Bobwick and Raja. And shortly after that came Cheryl ( Bobwick and Raja you guys know what I’m talking about LOL). All I can say is that whether it was 3am outings to Walmart or going on an adventure to a new store just to see what it was about. We always had a good time and soon I knew that I had ran into two people I could call life long friends… .actually more like long lost family members . I will always love and miss you Bobwick. Raja, Bobwick and Cheryl will always love you

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