Age 77 of Inver Grove Heights, MN
On December 24, 2023, Gary Lynn Gilbertson passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN from cancer at the age of 77.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carole (Bohn) Gilbertson; daughters, Tami (Don) Peplinski and Tanya Gilbertson; grandkids, Paige, Cole and Brooke Peplinski; brother, Ron (Janice) Gilbertson; sister, Candy (Mike) Voigt; and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Marcy (Wittkopp) Gilbertson.
He was born in Breckenridge, MN, graduated high school in Wyndmere, ND and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND where he graduated with a degree in Electronic Technology. He was in the Army National Guard and during this time, he also worked for Sperry Univac/Unisys in St. Paul, MN where he spent a large part of his career.
He was a kind person who loved airplanes, time at the cabin, fishing, reading and his grandkids. Thank you to everyone who made his life special. He will be greatly missed.
Instead of a memorial service, his close family and friends will gather at the family cabin this summer to celebrate his life.