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Obituary

James Gilbert passed away in a tragic accident on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Dresser, WI at the age of 76 years old.

He was born to Donald and Bernice Gilbert on April 8, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1965. Then joined the Army serving as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War while being stationed in Korea working as a mechanic on nuclear weapons. Jim and his former …

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Jim was not only my Cuz, he was my buddy.  Many good visits will never be forgotten. Love ya bud. By the way . . I got …
Jim was not only my Cuz, he was my buddy.  Many good visits will never be forgotten. Love ya bud. B…
Jim was not only my Cuz, he was my buddy.  Many good visits will…
I hear his laugh still yet.  How he knew so much and shared his knowledge with everyone he met.  Love you uncle Jim.  
I hear his laugh still yet.  How he knew so much and shared his knowledge with everyone he met.  Lo…
I hear his laugh still yet.  How he knew so much and shared his …
Jim touched our lives, even though our paths only crossed from time to time. We are so sorry for this terrible and sudd…
Jim touched our lives, even though our paths only crossed from time to time. We are so sorry for th…
Jim touched our lives, even though our paths only crossed from t…

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Born

April 8th, 1947
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Started elementary school

1955
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Graduated from high school

1965
Mahtomedi, MN

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Cause of death

Accident

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue, South, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Grandstrand Funeral Home
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