Richard Stanley Gilbert Sr.

life story

Loving Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend

Richard Stanley Gilbert Sr., age 77, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on April 1, 1947, Richard was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served bravely during the Vietnam War.

After graduating from Everett High School in Everett, Washington, he went on to enlist in the USMC. Richard met his former wife, Judy, while they were both serving in Quantico, Virginia in 1964. Richard then went off to fight in the Vietnam War, and together they had three children: Richie, Jeff, and Katrina. After his military service, Richard dedicated nearly 30 years as a union ironworker, known for his unwavering work ethic and camaraderie with his colleagues.

He is preceded in death by his beloved sons, Richard Jr. and Jeff, his loving parents, Ellen and Ellis, (“Gil” to many), his dear sisters Jane and Joanne, and his wife, Barb.

Richard's legacy lives on through his last living child, Katrina Jane Smith, his former wife Judy Gilbert, his son-in-law Shad, and his grandchildren, Talia, Chehalis, and Brad. He is also survived by his brothers Curt and Verne, many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Richard's strength, dedication, and love for his family will be remembered always. He is now reunited with his sons, Richard Jr. and Jeff, and will be remembered as a kind, loving, generous, and intelligent man.

A service with full military honors for both Richard and his son Jeff, also a US Marine, will be held on November 29, 2024, at Fort Snelling.

memorial service

Ft. Snelling Military Honors

November 29, 2024

Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450, USA

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services