Emil Leo Luebbert, 80, Vienna, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Villa Marie, Jefferson City.
He was born Jan. 6, 1940, to William Clarence “Bill” and Louisa Mary (Massen) Luebbert, at Argyle.
He was united in marriage to June Louise Crismon, March 11, 1961, at Vienna.
Emil was a member of Visitation Catholic Church of Vienna, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 2047 of Argyle. He was a forklift operator for American Can Company of St. Louis for 31 years, retiring in 1995, and a member of the United Steel Workers, St. Louis.
He is preceded in death by parents, Bill and Louisa; wife, June; sons, Russell Lee Luebbert and Ricky Kevin Luebbert; and brothers, Bernard Clarence Luebbert and Joseph Frank “Joe” Luebbert.
He is survived by son, Randy Luebbert of Dittmar; siblings, Willie Borgmeyer and husband Virgil of Osage Bend, Fred Luebbert and wife Eileen of Koeltztown, Elizabeth “Betty” Lederman and husband Arthur of Mansfield, Texas, Arthur Luebbert of Taos and Catherine “Cathy” Luebbert and husband Jerry of Taos; and two grandchildren.
A mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Visitation Catholic Church, Vienna, with Rev. Matthew Flatley as celebrant. Interment was in Vienna Public Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to Visitation Inter-Parish School. Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna.
