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Evans Funeral Home
314 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-1469
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David W. Gilbert Sr, age 67, of Berlin Heights, died Wednesday evening, February 12, 2014 at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

He was born February 1, 1947 in Norwalk to the late Wendell and Beverly (Gover) Gilbert.

He was a graduate of Milan High School and worked over 45 years at Dauch Concrete. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors, cutting wood, NASCAR and watched the news and weather daily. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, companion dog "Harley" and will be missed by all of his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, David W. Gilbert Jr. of Bellevue, Keith (Amanda) Gilbert of Berlin Heights, Kevin (Jennifer) Gilbert of Huron and Jennifer (Robert) Slagle of Berlin Heights; six grandchildren; brothers, Michael Gilbert of Milan, James Gilbert of Greenwich; sister, Marlita (Bob) Welch of Clarksfield; and numerous nieces and nephews,

He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Georjeania "George" (Jenkins) Gilbert in 1998; brothers, Kenneth and Tim Gilbert.

Friends may call on Monday from 11:00 - 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. The Rev. Molly Payne will officiate. Burial will follow at Milan Cemetery.