Otis Joseph Kliebert

Otis Joseph Kliebert had a great long journey of life. He knew his time here on Earth was getting shorter and loved everybody who he met along the way. Otis passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, La. Otis was born on December 26, 1921 in Paulina, Louisiana and the time of his death he resided in Convent, Louisiana. He had a passion of working the land and was a farmer for most of his life.

Otis is survived by his only daughter, Rosalind Kliebert Trosclair, brother, Buhel Kliebert (Grace), four grandchildren; Rene Trosclair III (Maria), Joseph Trosclair (Brooke), Luke Trosclair (Kristen), Anthony Trosclair (Maeghan). He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren; Claire, Olivia, Ava, Leah, Cadi.

Otis was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen Melancon Kliebert, son-in-law Rene Trosclair Jr., his father, Leon Joseph Kliebert, Sr., his mother, Elvina Bourgeois Kliebert, brothers; Leon Kliebert Jr., Allen Kliebert, and Garland Kliebert. Sisters; Amy Kliebert Michilli, Eunice Kliebert Lucia, Rose Kliebert Ballay, Gertrude Kliebert and Velma Kliebert. He will be greatly missed by neighbors, friends, family, and all who knew him. Thank you all for being a part of his life and all that you have done for him.

Visitation will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 8:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at the church in Convent, La. Interment will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Convent, La. In memory of Mr. Otis donations can also be made to the Ochsner Health System, Department of Philanthropy. Condolences may be expressed at www.HCAlexanderFH.com