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Herbert Gill Obituary

Herbert E. Gill, 85

St. Cloud

October 26, 1930 - June 22, 2016

Herbert Edward Gill, age 85, of St. Cloud, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Country Manor Campus, Sartell.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Herbert Gill be held on Monday, June 27 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, St. Cloud. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Herbert Edward Gill was born on October 26, 1930 in St. Joseph to Joseph and Gertrude (Wolney) Gill. Herbert married Ethel Klein in 1960. Throughout his life he farmed, drove truck and worked for Cold Spring Granite Company. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and spend time with his grandchildren.

Herbert is survived by his wife, Ethel; children, Richard (Gloria) of St. Cloud, Frank (Natalie) of St. Cloud, Carol "CJ" (Rick) Kunstleben of Rockville, Karen (Edward) Kuhn of Waite Park; grand- children, Samantha (Anthony), Dalton, Alex, Taylor, Sherri, Brennen (Kayla), Noa; siblings, Eileen Capser, Ted (Joan) Gill, Marie Winter, Donald (Veronica) Gill, Jim (Celina) Gill, Mike (Arleen) Gill, Marge (Alfred) Kalla, Alma (Arnold) Nietfeld, Donna (Jerome) Karls and sister-in-law, Marlene Gill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gertrude, and brothers, Irvin, Albert and Eugene.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Jun. 24, 2016.
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Thinking of the Gill family as you all, Herbert´s family. He was a fine man. He spoke his thoughts when he was ready and was a kind man.
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June 16, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to Ethel, C.J, Karen, Richard, and all family. Herbert was a wonderful person and our wishes for peace and joy as he is now at rest.

Angie & Ralph Moscho

June 24, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.

Judy Klein

June 24, 2016

You are in in our prayers. We truly hope the memories console you during this sorrowful time. However know he is fishing with THE Fisher of all men. Jesus and catching his limit every time.

Brian & Sue Lemke

June 23, 2016

Karen and CJ,
So sorry for your loss, your families will be my thoughts and prayers.

Jessica Heying

June 23, 2016

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