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Albert GILBERT Obituary
Albert Earl Gilbert "Al" passed away on 21 Oct 20. He was born in Bath Twp. (now Fairborn), OH, on 19 Sept. 1928. The son of Albert and Bea Gilbert (Veatch) Al is
preceded in death by his
Father and Mother, wife of 63 years Joan, brother Roger, and sister Dorothy. He is survived by sons Roger (Carolle), Glenn (Theresa), daughter Alison, and seven grandchildren: Zachary, Lauren, Rachel, Grant, Laura, Cooper, and Amber.
He attended Bath Exempted Village School (Fairborn) and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Al served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea. He graduated from Wilmington College with a B.S. in Education and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Central State University. He was a teacher and counselor in the Fairborn schools for 30 years. Al was also a member of the Fairborn Jay-Cees and belonged to the Enon United Methodist Church, and the Masonic Lodge in Fairborn. Al enjoyed traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.
Due to Covid there will be a private service for immediate family. A public celebration of Al's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Wilbik
October 17, 2023
Mr Gilbert was one of the best teachers that I ever had I enjoyed his class every much. Mary Wilson
Mary Haun
October 30, 2020
Al and Joan Gi;bert were the kind of neighbors one would want. Glad to have known them and now sorry for your loss.
Mandy Brackett Hofferbert
October 27, 2020
He was a great counselor at Park Hills. I always saw him in a good mood and always had time to talk if needed. He will be missed.
Mary Wilbik
October 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mary Wilson Wilbik. Favorite teacher of all time.
Jim Welty
October 26, 2020
Al was a friend I could count on over the years at PHHS. We often sat in his office or the teacher's lounge and discussed school and world issues. I never saw him really angry or unhappy. I will miss him!! RIP Al.
Carlos B Campbell
October 25, 2020
Remember Mr. Gilbert from Park Hills High, Class of 1975. He was always pleasant and a true people person.
Richard Murray
October 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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