Paul Curtis Leibe, 60, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Greenbelt, MD, died July 23, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Heinz and Margaret Liebe.

He was the loving husband of Susan Liebe whom he married on September 16, 1989 in St. Andres Episcopal Church in Lexington Park, MD.

He is survived by his sisters Lisa Gemmill of Mechanicsville, VA and Lynne Hopkins of Nixa, MO as well as his nieces and nephews, Jessie Reynolds of Ft. Drum, NY, Brandy Reynolds of St. Louis, MO and Ashley Reynolds and Tyler Kuhns, both of Nixa, MO.

He was a graduate of High Point High School "Class of 1965" and was a resident of St Mary's County for 25 years. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1970. During that time he served on the USS America and the USS Lake Champlain aircraft carriers and served as Interior Communications Technician. He attained the rank of Second Class Petty Officer and was aboard The America during the USS Liberty attack during the Six Days War and also earned the National Defense Ribbon.

He was employed as a photo journalist with The Enterprise Newspaper and a radio D.J. for the Oldies Station, WNAV & XTRA 104. He belonged to the USS America Association, All American Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and was an associate member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Greenbelt Fire Department.

Paul was skilled with many wood working tools and had his own lathe and turning tools. He enjoyed camping with his wife and friends and rode his motorcycle whenever he had a chance. He never met a stranger, when Paul walked into a room, he was your friend. He loved his job as a photo journalist for the Enterprise Newspaper, as photography was his passion. As a small boy he would accompany his grandfather to the Kodak film center and learned to cut and process film.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joe Dobson and Rev. Lisa Gemmill officiating. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.