In loving memory…

Carl George Liesmann age 85 passed away peacefully at home in Shreveport, LA on September 13, 2020 after battling complications with COPD.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service honoring his life will follow at 6:00 pm at Shreve City Baptist Church.

Carl was born March 11, 1935 in Granite City, IL. He was a man of many interests. After graduating from Lakeview High School in Decatur, IL, he joined the United States Air Force. During his time in the USAF, he truly enjoyed playing fast pitch softball. He retired from the USAF and began to work for the United States Postal Service. After retiring from the USPS, he worked for many local sports affiliations coaching and officiating from athletic trainer at Centenary College of Louisiana to the food beverage director for the Shreveport Captains. His role as the trainer of the Centenary's girls' gymnastic team was his favorite out of his various roles in the community. Among many of his interests and involvement in the community, he was a Mason, a Shriner, and a former commander of Post 6 of the American Legion. If he was not making gumbo, then he enjoyed relaxing with a cup of Jack and Diet Coke while watching sports or old westerns. Carl's outgoing personality and continuous involvement in the community allowed him to touch many people's lives.

Carl is proceeded in death by his father, Carl H. Liesmann, mother, Wilda G. Liesmann, sister, Katherine Lee Hix, and granddaughter, Hannah Geer.

Carl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy M. Liesmann of Shreveport, LA; son,  Warde Liesmann and wife Renee of Shreveport, LA; son, Wendell Liesmann of South Louisiana; daughter, Angela Geer and husband Wayne of Shreveport, LA; 6 grandkids: Valerie Shovan and husband Gary of Bossier City, LA, Whitney Rinaudo and husband Shawn of Shreveport, LA, Ryan Liesmann and Samantha Hankins of Redfield, AR, Taylor Liesmann and wife Kalyn of Clarksville, TN, Amber McNeil of Shreveport, LA, and Kassidi Liesmann of Shreveport, LA; 12 great-grandkids: Kayla, Kyleigh, Audrey, Roland, Kimber, Tegan, Gemma, Atticus, Benjamin, Allan, Maebry, and Kolson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His family would like to give special thanks to Monica, Lucy, Dana, and Linda of Willis Knighton Hospice Care.

The family ask in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior, American Legion, or Shriners.