Jay Fredrick Leibforth Sr.'s Obituary
Jay Fredrick Leibforth Sr, age 81 of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away at home on Monday, May 1, 2023.He was born on August 5, 1941, in Lodi, OH.
Mr. Leibforth was a proud veteran. having honorably served in the US Coast Guard, after graduating high school.He then married the love of his life, Kay Marvel of Easton, MD in 1963. They raised their beautiful family in Rehoboth Beach. Mr. Leibforth enjoyed a lengthy career working for Barcroft, now SPI Pharma, retiring after 29 dedicated years.
In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. In later years, Mr. Leibforth spent more of his time driving out on the beach surf fishing. He was an avid Ham Radio operator, talking to people all over the world. Mr. Leibforth and his wife Kay loved to ride his motorcycle around town in their retirement years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Leibforth will be forever missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kay Marvel Leibforth. Mr. Leibforth is survived by his children: Jan Schneider (Adam), and Jay Leibforth; his grandchildren: Matthew Schneider (Jessica), Benjamin Schneider, Meghan Schneider, Jay Leibforth III, (Amanda), and Brian Leibforth; and his great grandchildren: Owen Leibforth, and Lauren Schneider.
Services are private.
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