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DENNIS KENNETH LIEBRECHT
Born: Aug 14, 1938
Date of Passing: Dec 16, 2020
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DENNIS KENNETH LIEBRECHT
He will be forever missed by his wife Gloryia, who he affectionately referred to as Gogo, son Shawn (Colleen), who he affectionately referred to as Shoosh and his cat Bentley.
Dennis was born in Winnipeg on August 14, 1938, the youngest child of father George and mother Louise. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings.
A gifted athlete from an early age. In the 50s, when Winnipeg became the first city in Canada to promote Little League baseball, Dennis instantly became an all star, once striking out 16 batters in a row. He later went on to play hockey for the Winnipeg Rangers Jr. A team (1956-1959). But his love was football. He started playing with his high school team the St. John's Tigers, then the Winnipeg Rods Junior Football team and subsequently the St. James Rams Senior Football team, before continuing on professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1965-1967), remaining a proud Bomber alumni member. In 2007, Dennis was inducted into The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame as a backfield coach with the 1968-1969 Canadian Senior Champions St. Vital Bulldogs and again in 2011, as a player with the 1963 Canadian Senior Champions, St. James Rams.
Dennis briefly worked for the Winnipeg Police Force and Hydro, before embarking on a long career in his passion of sales. Working for Videon, Beck's, Kraft Foods, Barkwell Paper and ultimately starting his own business, D. K. Liebrecht Enterprises, where he worked tirelessly until early 2020.
Dennis was respected by all the people he met, always generous and caring to others. Dennis never wavered in his faith and always looked to the bright side of every situation. He will be deeply missed and will always be remembered by his family and friends.
Thank you to Pastor Jeff Romas of Springs Church, for all his support and conducting a private family service, held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Thank you to the nurses at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and care.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand. To yesterday's
relationship and tomorrow's reunion.
VICHNAYA PAMYAT
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2021
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I was very saddened to hear of Dennis' passing. I followed his career as both a football player and coach and knew him to be a true gentleman. My brother Dave lived across the lane from him and when I returned to the city for my brother's funeral in 2016, I was happy to meet and speak with Dennis. I have nice memories of that visit. Our family's sincerest condolences go out to his family. - Posted by: Jim Todoruk (Neighbour) on: Jan 16, 2021
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Spent a lot of time with Dennis at the Re Fit. One of the mose decent human beings you could ever meet. Will miss our gab sessions about sports and Transcona. - Posted by: Biil Ratcliffe (friend) on: Jan 04, 2021
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A role model teammate for any athlete to have. It was my pleasure to have known him and to have played football with him. - Posted by: wayne hinkel (tamale St James Rams Football team) on: Jan 04, 2021
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My sincere sympathy to the Liebrecht family. Dennis was a professional salesman and had such a gentle heart - a real gentleman! - Posted by: Janet Lamirande (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2021
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Very sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. He was such a kind man and it was always a pleasure to do business with him. - Posted by: Sherrie Versluis (Business) on: Jan 02, 2021
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A great teammate and a fine gentleman. I will miss his very pleasant spirit. - Posted by: Blair Schapansky (TEAMMATE ST.VITAL BULLDOGS FOOTBALL) on: Jan 02, 2021
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Very sorry to hear this - Dennis was a great guy - a real gentleman. - Posted by: George Dawson (Friend ) on: Jan 02, 2021
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So sorry to hear ! - Posted by: Peter Marykuca (Grew up with Dennis on Redwood Ave.went to school & played sports with him) on: Jan 02, 2021