Donald P. Gilbert

Donald P. Gilbert, age 91, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

A memorial gathering will be held at Roseberrys Funeral Home on Monday, July 30, 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. Military rites will be offered at 7:00 p.m. by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.

Interment will be at a later date at the Fordham Cemetery, Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin.

Donald was born December 11, 1915 in South Bend, Indiana to Harvey and Florence (Vite) Gilbert. He married Anne E. Mirous on April 19, 1939 in Miami, Florida. Donald served in the Army during WWII. The couple made their home in Chicago, IL following the war, he worked as a machinist Jocelyn Manufacturing and Supply Company in Chicago, IL. He retired in 1968 and moved to Friendship. Donald later worked for Louis/ Castle Rock Container for a number of years.

Donald enjoyed traveling by car, cutting wood, fishing, and mowing the yard.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harvey; two sisters, Mary Clawson and Jenny Grover; son-in-law, Daniel Pope.

Survivors:
Wife: Anne E. Gilbert of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Donald A. Gilbert of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Donna M. Pope of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Richard (Mary Lou) Gilbert of Lafayette, IN
Sister: Betty Rhoda of Indianapolis, IN
Grandchild: Brian A. (Donna) Starling of Missoula, MT.
Grandchild: Jonathan C. Pope of Friendship, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.