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Jack Gilbert
April 26, 1948 - August 29, 2024
Jack Gilbert, 76, of Murdock died August 29, at UNMC Omaha, NE after a long illness. He was born April 26, 1948, to Lester Gilbert Sr. and Gertrude (Rahmer) Gilbert, Omaha, NE.
He graduated from Elmwood High School, 1966. He married Deborah (Pickerill) Gilbert, in 1968. He worked as a grocer for Food City and World of Food, Omaha, NE, Co-owner of Harolds grocery, Syracuse, NE, and Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE as a carpenter, until his retirement in 2013.
He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture and cabinets for kitchen and bathroom remodels. He raised honeybees for many years. He became very talented at welding outdoor metal sculptures from bits and pieces of found items. He was a Master Mason, member of Mt. Moriah Lodge 57, Syracuse, NE.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah, Murdock; daughters: Jennifer (Phil) Anderson, KC, MO, Christine (David) Paulsen, Orlando, FL; brother, Lester Gilbert Jr., Elmwood, NE; grandchildren: Tyler Paulsen, Grace Paulsen, Orlando, FL, Hudson Highfield, Penny Highfield, KC, MO; brother-in-law, Mark (Paula) Pickerill, Gig Harbor, WA, Kelly (Rosie) Pickerill, West End, NC, Tim Pickerill, Brooklyn, NY; sister-in-law, Julie Pickerill, Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Esther (Luetchens) Gilbert Hulfish, Elmwood, NE; sister-in-law, Ruth Gilbert; and nephews: David and Douglas Gilbert.
No services are planned.
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Betty Delezene Cabello
September 8, 2024
Sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. I attended Pershing Grade School and East Side Presbyterian Church with Jack until his family moved to Elmwood. He was such a great kid. He had an easy laugh. Jack was always kind and a very genuine friend. May God Rest his soul. Amen.
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Corky Beeden
September 8, 2024
So sorry to see Jack passed away.What s life he had.
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