Robert R. Gilbert
Tuesday, June 15, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Age:
78 years old
Memorial Gathering
Date: Saturday April 30, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Preston, Minnesota
Will be at a later date
Tuesday, June 15, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Age:
78 years old
Tuesday, June 15, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Age:
78 years old
Robert R. Gilbert
Robert Rexford Gilbert, 78 died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home in Rochester, Minnesota.
Robert was born on June 15, 1937 in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to Alan Gilbert and Loretta Stewart (Krock). Robert was married to his loving wife Caron for 58 years. Caron worked at Mayo Clinic and retired with Bob in 1992.
Robert was in the Marines from 1954-1957. He worked at the Rochester Post Office for 33 years and worked all jobs there. Before he retired in 1992 his last duty was Supt. of window services. Bob and Caron did crafts for 2-3 years after retiring. He enjoyed fishing and camping in Ely, Minnesota, going to the casino, and building and remodeling their home.
Survivors include his wife, Caron (Fischer); son Daniel (Renee) of Oak Lawn, Illinois; daughters Denise (Barton) (Rick) Winters of Wabasha, Minnesota, Debra Wilson of Winona, Minnesota; brothers, Jack McCallum, Gerald McCallum, and Tom Bryant; grandkids, Jeff, Kevin, Kelly, Jennifer and Jason; ten great grandkids and many extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his father.
A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, Minnesota
Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws or Seasons Hospice, both of Rochester, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Robert R. Gilbert has received the following condolences.
I worked with Bob for over 20 years at the Main Post Office, both as a clerk and later when he became the window supervisor. Bob was responsible for over a million dollar vault and he made it look so easy. I will always remember Bob with a smile, he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Russ Shores passed the information to us.
The picture of Bob is so good with his big smile.
We always think of the fraternity of postal workers - like Char's Dad. And the hard work by both Bob and Caron on whatever task they did.
And the cats!! We never have forgotten Bubba - mascot of the condos! Now there are too many dogs.
We are still at the same condo address - for 19 years??? Mostly in the spring, summer, fall....
To the big extended family - from friends and neighbors Gene Mammenga and Char Brooker
Caron - I was so sorry to read of Bob's death. I still remember meeting the two of you when I moved into the condos. Remember Bob getting a ladder and crawling over the balcony to open the front door. Don't know he got by wiithout straining something. Missed you both when you moved to Rochester.
May you and your family find peace and strength at this time.
Maggie
Worked with Bob, for a number of years.
He was a real nice guy and will be missed.
Semper Fi Bob
Denise & Family ~ thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this difficult time as you grieve the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and friend. May The Lord hold him in the Palm of His Hand and bless you all as you mourn his loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you gather together as family. Tom/Barb Barton Family