Benedict A. Leerburger Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 6, 2026, Benedict A. Leerburger (Scarsdale, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: Mickey, Christopher, Timmy and Randy. He is survived by: his wife Julie; his daughters, Marian and Ellen Leerburger; his son-in-law Ed Durkee; and his grandchildren, Alec Leerburger-Mahl, Katie Leerburger, Lanie Durkee, Porter Durkee and Augie.
As a solo traveler and the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant in 1968, Dick travelled to Antarctica, the subject of many photographs and articles.
