SYRACUSE – Walter Gilbert, 92, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse.
He was born on May 22, 1927, in Syracuse, to James and Mary Hendrickson Gilbert. He was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Army during both WWII, as well as the Korean Conflict.
He worked for Nicolai Machine Shop, Sea Nymph, operated a mechanic shop in Syracuse and served on the Syracuse Fire Department for 17 years. He was a member of the North Webster American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mildred Gilbert, of Syracuse; one daughter, Nina (Dave) Thierer, of Fort Wayne; one stepdaughter, Vicki (Francis) Means, of Syracuse; one stepson, Kevin (Pamala) Gilbert, of Syracuse; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his first wife, Bonnie; one son, Andrew; one granddaughter, Bonnie; and three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with calling two hours prior from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will follow with full military rites at the Syracuse cemetery.
