Gibbons, Louis E.

Age 80 of Eagan, MN.

Passed away at home March 4^th, 2024 with his family by his side. Born February 7^th, 1944 in Pittston, PA. Son of the late James and Helen Kaminski Gibbons of Jenkins Township. Also preceded in death by brother John Gibbons.

Louis graduated from Jenkins Township High School in 1961. He then entered the US Army, serving from 1961 to 1964. He worked for the National Airline before joining NW Orient Airlines in 1966 then retiring in April 2007 after 40 ½ years.

He is survived by wife the former Judith Anne Healey; step sons, Joseph Sciandra of Pittston, PA, John Scheiderich of Bloomington, MN, Lawrence Scheiderich and wife, Cortissa, of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Zoe, Brinley, Hezekiah, Jeremiah and Nathanial Scheiderich, also Nikki and David Sciandra; brothers, James Gibbons and wife, Dolly; also other extended family and friends.

Louis had a large loving extended family in MN. He was a generous, devoted husband and father. We will miss him very much.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday, March 21^st at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan. There will be a one hour viewing from 9 – 10 am. Louis will be laid to rest Friday, March 22^nd at 11 am at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.