Donald Gilbertson

Donald Gilbertson

June 24, 1947 - August 21, 2023

Send Flowers

Obituary

MADISON - Donald Eugene Gilbertson, age 76, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the Madison VA Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1947, in Columbus, the son of William and Marion (Schultz) Gilbertson.


Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of VFW Post 7591. He was a proud Vietnam Vet and was so privileged to be a part of the Badger Honor Flight to DC earlier this year, to see the Vietnam Service Memorial and other DC sites.  Donald worked independently as a realtor, he enjoyed volunteering at the food pantry, and was someone who was often helping others.  Donald loved taking trips to his property in Wisconsin Dells and annual trips to Florida with his brother Dave and sister-in-law, Laurie.

 

Donald is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Alan) Casselman; his stepson, Daniel Moore; stepdaughters, Tammy Bowen and Lisa McKee; numerous grandchildren; his brothers, Richard (Susan) Gilbertson, David (Laurie Schroeder) Gilbertson, Darvin Gilbertson and Ole Gilbertson; and sisters, Judy (Raymond) Schallert, and Brenda (Michael) Cullinan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Diane; his sister, Jean (Paul) Deich and a sister Bonnie Mae Gilbertson in infancy.


A funeral service will be held at SPRING PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH, N509 County Road C, DeForest, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Spring Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.


Memorials may be gifted in Donald’s name to VFW Post 7591


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420




Events

08
Visitation
Fri Sep 8, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Spring Prairie Lutheran Church • N509 County Rd. C, DeForest, WI null
Get Directions
08
Funeral Service
Fri Sep 8, 2023 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Spring Prairie Lutheran Church • N509 County Rd. C, DeForest, WI null
Get Directions

Photos

Add photos
of Donald
Memorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photoMemorial wall photo

Memories

Add a memory of
Donald
SW
Steve Weishoff
Other •
Very Sorry to hear of Donny's passing , He was a old friend from the 60's ,lots of parties ,lots of great times. RIP Donny. Steve Weishoff
CJ
Carrie Jakob
Other •
Don was an amazing guy. Growing up on a farm, joining the Navy and returning from Vietnam to build himself up through the world of real estate. He said he loved the art of the deal and ended up with several properties. He was a success in business but also with the numerous friends he made wherever he went. After 40+ years of friendship my memories are too many to list here. He wasn’t ready to leave and we weren’t ready either. With love and sadness, Carrie J.
PJ
Pamela Jahn
Other •
I will miss our discussions as well as our real estate collaborations. You were a joy to know and to work with. You were a good and kind man. Rest in peace Don.
BF
Badger Honor Flight
Other •
The service from your loved one will never be forgotten from the continued memories by you and your family. Keep them in your heart and always cherish the service they provided for all of us to live comfortably and enjoy our beautiful country. Please accept my sincere condolences on the behalf of the Badger Honor Flight family on the loss of your fallen hero.
A
Anonymous
Other •
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave, Laurie, Ben, Jaelynn and Kari
SS
Steve Seeliger
Other •
So sad to hear about Don. Worked with him many years at C21 Gold Post. I sold my share of the company to him in 1992 when I left. He has such a dry sense of humor. He introduced me to my wife Deb, which I am very grateful. I will be unable to attend his funeral as I have an appointment at 10:30 that morning. My condolences to Dave and the rest of his family. Steve Seeliger

Share memorial