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Mr. John Liederbach
September 27, 1961 — September 27, 2011
On his 50th birthday, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, John Francis Liederbach passed from this world into the arms of our heavenly father. He is survived by his wife Nan and their children, Madelaine, John-Paul, Brendan and Bridgette, his mother, six siblings, and the Tschudi family. John was born on Sept 27, 1961 in Medford Lakes, NJ. The sixth in the line of Jeanne and Fred Liederbach's seven children, John's youth was spent in Potomac, MD, where many saw him as the Pied Piper of the neighborhood because of his spirited sense of adventure, captivating dynamism, and spontaneous displays of natural leadership. The hilarious fun he generated in every circumstance was punctuated by his robust and contagious laughter; there was never a dull moment when John was around.
In 1982, John graduated with a degree in English Journalism from West Virginia University, home of his beloved Mountaineers and the location of his second home, the "Red Relaxer." Countless WVU students stayed and played over the years in his off-campus home, including many who became legendary in Southwestern Publishing Company. During and after college, John worked for South Western selling books for seven summers, breaking numerous company sales records in the process. He was especially proud of making President's Club in a single day with a then-record of 504 units. It was during this time with Southwestern that John met and fell in love with fellow sales associate, Nan Tsuchdi. John and Nan were married in 1989 and settled in the Nashville area.
Southwestern Publishing Company was the genesis of John's business savvy and where he discovered that working with and mentoring young people was his vocation. John believed greatly in the potential of young people and became an outstanding district sales manager. He named his sales team, "The Slight Edge" because he realized that an investment of time and energy in young people could yield human dividends that could change the world. He was right: "The Slight Edgers" who were blessed to work with John are now in every field under the sun making a positive difference in our world as they grow through life.
After Southwestern, John continued to develop as an accomplished professional, excelling on multiple fronts. The many colleagues who spent time with John knew him as an unselfish and generous person with a great sense of humor and an inexhaustible collection of stories and jokes. He constantly conveyed his belief in people and facilitated their ability to see their own potential.
His natural competitiveness showed in sales and on the basketball court. His long history of coaching youth sports helped put many kids on a great path of fitness and sportsmanship. His intensive work with Christian ministry, particularly in developing men of faith, had and continues to have an eternal impact on many. One of you said today what so many of us feel: "I know I would be a different person if it were not for John." Who among us didn't stand a little taller when he would slap us on the back and say, "hey brother!"
The most important thing in John's life was his family, whom he loved massively. They were the center of his universe and his center of gravity. He found tremendous joy in spending time watching his children at play and coaching them in all aspects of their lives. His capacity to love was unparalleled and was most evident in his unwavering commitment to Nan.
John, a philanthropist who gave constant love and encouragement to everyone he encountered, will be profoundly missed. Although irreplaceable, if each of us can live every day with a fraction of the magnanimity John exuded, the world will be a better place.
John, we wish you perfect peace in the knowledge that you were and remain a perfect presence in our lives, a presence that will carry forth through your children and your legacy of love for so many people.
In 1982, John graduated with a degree in English Journalism from West Virginia University, home of his beloved Mountaineers and the location of his second home, the "Red Relaxer." Countless WVU students stayed and played over the years in his off-campus home, including many who became legendary in Southwestern Publishing Company. During and after college, John worked for South Western selling books for seven summers, breaking numerous company sales records in the process. He was especially proud of making President's Club in a single day with a then-record of 504 units. It was during this time with Southwestern that John met and fell in love with fellow sales associate, Nan Tsuchdi. John and Nan were married in 1989 and settled in the Nashville area.
Southwestern Publishing Company was the genesis of John's business savvy and where he discovered that working with and mentoring young people was his vocation. John believed greatly in the potential of young people and became an outstanding district sales manager. He named his sales team, "The Slight Edge" because he realized that an investment of time and energy in young people could yield human dividends that could change the world. He was right: "The Slight Edgers" who were blessed to work with John are now in every field under the sun making a positive difference in our world as they grow through life.
After Southwestern, John continued to develop as an accomplished professional, excelling on multiple fronts. The many colleagues who spent time with John knew him as an unselfish and generous person with a great sense of humor and an inexhaustible collection of stories and jokes. He constantly conveyed his belief in people and facilitated their ability to see their own potential.
His natural competitiveness showed in sales and on the basketball court. His long history of coaching youth sports helped put many kids on a great path of fitness and sportsmanship. His intensive work with Christian ministry, particularly in developing men of faith, had and continues to have an eternal impact on many. One of you said today what so many of us feel: "I know I would be a different person if it were not for John." Who among us didn't stand a little taller when he would slap us on the back and say, "hey brother!"
The most important thing in John's life was his family, whom he loved massively. They were the center of his universe and his center of gravity. He found tremendous joy in spending time watching his children at play and coaching them in all aspects of their lives. His capacity to love was unparalleled and was most evident in his unwavering commitment to Nan.
John, a philanthropist who gave constant love and encouragement to everyone he encountered, will be profoundly missed. Although irreplaceable, if each of us can live every day with a fraction of the magnanimity John exuded, the world will be a better place.
John, we wish you perfect peace in the knowledge that you were and remain a perfect presence in our lives, a presence that will carry forth through your children and your legacy of love for so many people.
Visitation Details
Friday, September 30th, 2011 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Holy Family Catholic Church
Saturday, October 1st, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Holy Family Catholic Church
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 1:00pm, Holy Family Catholic Church
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