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 Memorial to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or https://michaeljfox.org Condolences may be left at bellevuememorialchapel.com