Obituary for Robert T. Gilbert
Robert T. Gilbert, 83, of Gettysburg, PA died Saturday evening, February 15, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg.
Born July 17, 1936 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Robert L. and Mary E. (Knox) Gilbert. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Kime) Gilbert, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 60 years.
Robert was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from United Defense as a precision inspector on Army tanks. He was a member of the American Legion, the Amvets and a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan and loved fishing.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Gilbert is survived by his three children, Barbara J. Gilbert and her husband George, of Fairfield, PA, Tina M. Heffner and her husband John, of Gettysburg, PA, Douglas K. Gilbert and his wife Pennie, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, five grandchildren, Stephen L. Smith, Jr., Kristy L. Zarfoss, Brandi N. Seich, Erica M. Heffner, Daniel R. Gilbert, a step-granddaughter, Erica M. Cullison and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Gilbert.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Chapel, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Sherry Miller officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Wednesday at the nursing home chapel. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made in Robert’s name to a charity of your choice.
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Born July 17, 1936 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Robert L. and Mary E. (Knox) Gilbert. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Kime) Gilbert, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 60 years.
Robert was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from United Defense as a precision inspector on Army tanks. He was a member of the American Legion, the Amvets and a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan and loved fishing.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Gilbert is survived by his three children, Barbara J. Gilbert and her husband George, of Fairfield, PA, Tina M. Heffner and her husband John, of Gettysburg, PA, Douglas K. Gilbert and his wife Pennie, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, five grandchildren, Stephen L. Smith, Jr., Kristy L. Zarfoss, Brandi N. Seich, Erica M. Heffner, Daniel R. Gilbert, a step-granddaughter, Erica M. Cullison and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Gilbert.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Chapel, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Sherry Miller officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Wednesday at the nursing home chapel. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made in Robert’s name to a charity of your choice.
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Visitation
Wednesday
19
Feb
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
SpiriTrust - Gettysburg Village
1075 Old Harrisburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Wednesday
19
Feb
11:00 AM
SpiriTrust - Gettysburg Village
1075 Old Harrisburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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