Leonard "Len" Michael Lieberman

Leonard (Len) Michael Lieberman, 74, of Springfield is now reunited with his late wife, Gail Lieberman, of 41 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Manny and Rae Lieberman. Len is survived by his daughter Miriam and Matthew Lacey, and his two brothers Marcus and Ann Lieberman, and Arnold and BJ Lieberman.

Len was born in Chicago on September 23rd 1947. There he attended Mather High School before graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1969. Len worked for ten years at both the Department of Transportation and Department of Corrections. He then found his dream job as a lobbyist for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the statewide Jewish Federations for 29 years.

A community activist, Len was a prior President of Congregation Temple Israel and the Springfield Jewish Federation, among other board positions. He was a founding volunteer with the local Parents Anonymous chapter, and B’nai B’rith Lodge #67 when it was re-founded, later served on the boards of Oak Ridge Cemetery and the State Journal Register’s Advisory Committee. Among his accomplishments Len was named Professional of the Year, given a Lifetime Achievement Award, honored as Alumni of the Year by his alma mater, and upon his retirement had the Len Lieberman Professional of the Year award named for him by the Jewish Federations of North America. In retirement he became active in the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning, serving as president in 2017-2018 among other leadership roles.

What Len treasured most in his later years were his relationships with the individuals he mentored, his many bridge and poker groups, and the annual get-together with his fellow NIU alumnists.

Len often said that when he died, celebrate his life rather than mourn his death. Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. Funeral to be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 with a visitation from 11:00am-12:00pm with a service to follow. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to donors local Jewish Federation or Temple Israel.