In loving memory of Gil,

Rosie, Mark, Molly and Gil's close family...our deepest sympathy to you all. Gil was larger than life, a trailblazer, a leader, a family man, a good man who gave unconditionally and most importantly did amazing things with his life. It has been a tremendous honor to know him and be apart of our lives. He has shown many how to live. Including us! 

We are eternally grateful to Gil and Rosie for the love and support they gave to our son, Jake and daughter, Kaylen during their kidney transplant in 2018. They were a huge source of comfort, love and generosity. Being with family made everything better and easier to cope. They were a pivotal part of the transplant success!

We loved to spend time with Gil (and Rosie) We will miss his one in a million, spectacular stories. His class and style. His big heart. God bless the remarkable life of Gil. And may God bring comfort and peace to his grieving family. He is irreplaceable and remarkable! 

We will always speak of Gil in the highest regards. May he rest in peace. 

Caring thoughts and prayers to the family ❤️

Love always,

Wade, Tanya, Kaylen, Jake and Allie Knutson 

My condolences to the Gilbertson family!!

we will miss you uncle Gil!!

you will be loved and missed by all!!

you were an inspiration to a lot of people!! You achieved big things in life, you were a good uncle!!

you will be missed ,

you will be remembered, you will be loved!

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of uncle Gil. One of my favorite uncle’s. He was a wonderful person who took the time to put family first. He was a  loving husband of almost 50 years to my beautiful aunt Rosey. He was a great father to my fun loving cousin Mark. He was a carry grandfather to sweet Molly. He was a source of strength and inspiration to many entrepreneurs. He will always be remembered! 

I most appreciated his kindness, his love for music with dinner, and his extra efforts to be with family & friends.  And of course it was fun to share our June 3rd birthday. He enjoyed life… often quoting the best parts with “it’s a 10!”

My thoughts and prayers are for the family and friends.

Love his niece,

Kristy

My Dear Rosey,

Gil will truly be missed. I remember like yesterday when Gil hired me as a shampoo girl at The Barbers. As my interest in hair styling increased, he encouraged me to attend St. Paul Barber School. After graduating from there, he hired me and I was the his first woman barber in Rochester. He would show me the clipping he had in his wallet that the PB wrote up about it. I believe he carried that around for quite a few years. We shared our birthdays together, even though they were a day apart and by a few years. 
Gil is now enjoying all that he did here on earth in his eternal life now. 

Till we see you again Gil, we have ALL the great memories!

Debi and Jeff Felten

Rosy,

You and Gil taught me so very much while I worked for you, and I have carried those lessons forward in my life and other career paths.

I have never forgotten the lessons:

    Come with a solution when there is a problem, not just a complaint. 

    Do your best, work for it and in the end there will be a payoff.

    Always, thank everyone, even for the little things. People need to know that you see them and that they make a difference.

My thoughts are with you, Rosy, at this time of loss. May you find some peace in knowing that you and Gil touched, help shape and influenced others.

Susie

Brother Gil,

Greatly loved by family 

Forever in our hearts 

Till we meet  again

            Sis,  Lois

SORRY to hear of your loss.  (Dave and Micki from the TROPIC BOWL)... 

Gil made a huge impression on my life. The knowledge he shared with on our many hunting trips and countless hours shooting archery will never be forgotten. The best times will always be enjoying drinks around the fire at the end of the day. He will always be missed but always with me. 

Gil, 

For who you were, for the things you did, for just being you, you are still loved very much.  I was always proud of your accomplishments and to be your sister.  With LOVE, 

Beverly Gilbertson Thompson

Gil, you showed us all how to live and to seize life.

You’re a kind heart was always apparent through your smiling eyes.

Thank you for always making me feel like one of the family. You will be very missed my friend. 

We just met you and enjoyed talking to you. I had spoken to your wife, Rose before. What a NICE couple you both were. So sad to hear this  RIP

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me (Saddest Poem Ever)

When tomorrow starts without me,

And I'm not there to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

all filled with tears for me,

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,

We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,

As much as I love you,

and each time that you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,

Please try to understand,

That an angel came and called my name,

And took me by the hand,

and said my place was ready,

In heaven far above,

And that I'd have to leave behind

All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,

A tear fell from my eye

For all my life, I'd always thought,

I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,

So much left yet to do,

It seemed almost impossible,

That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays

The good ones and the bad,

I thought of all the love we shared,

and all the fun we had

If I could re-live yesterday

Just even for a while,

I'd say good-bye and kiss you

And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,

That this could never be,

For emptiness and memories,

would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,

I might miss come tomorrow,

I thought of you, and when I did,

My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,

I felt so much at home

When God looked down and smiled at me,

From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,

And all I've promised you."

Today your life on earth is past,

But here life starts anew

I promise no tomorrow,

But today will always last,

And since each day's the same way

There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,

So trusting and so true.

Though there were times

You did some things

You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven

And now at last you're free.

So won't you come and take my hand

And share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart,

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here, in your heart. 

Author believed to be

~ David Romano

{PS}

We are sending our deepest sympathy to you and hugs!  We'll cherish the memories and good times spent with Gil.   With love, Teddy & Shirley

Rest easy Gil Rosy and Mark I am so sorry to see this my thoughts are with you 

When I graduated from cosmetology school, Gill hired me, I work for him for 5 years . I was one of his first cosmetologist he ever hired. back in the day it was all barbers ,that did men’s hair. I help train his staff. He inspired me to pursue my dreams of being a salon owner, so in 1979 I open The Barbers in Marshfield, Wisconsin.Gil you,were my mentor,and a great leader in the hair industry! It was a privilege working for you ! Godspeed,and may you RIP?

Gil gave me my first break in life when he hired me in 1975 at THE BARBERS We were the best in Rochester FOR MANY YEARS....I owe a TON TO YOU GIL...Love Frank...Rip BOSS!..

I am so sorry he is gone he was a good man he was a good hunter and he loves his football on Sundays I remember we were there on a Sunday and told every one who was around that day about his hunting  which he like the best.