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Gilbert Bristow Obituary

Bristow, Gilbert William Born in Milwaukee on March 13, 1919, and entered Eternal Life on Monday, June 24, 2013, at the age of 94. Formerly of Franklin, WI. Loving husband for 65 years of the late Audrey (nee: Buck). Beloved father of Richard, of Port Orford, OR, and Carol (Gregory) Burns, of Racine, WI. Grandfather of Jeffrey (Lauren) Burns, of Madison, WI, Jonathan (Leah) Burns, of McFarland, WI, Aurora (Joshua) Gore, of McHenry, IL, and Amanda Bristow, of Seattle, WA. Great-grandfather of Alexander, Gabriella, Sophia and Olivia Burns. Also survived by siblings Virginia Eickhoff, Eugene and Donald Bristow, sister-in-law Patricia Bristow, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, June 28, at ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6881 S. 51st St., Franklin, WI, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM, Rev. Brian Adams officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Retiree of Nordberg Mfg. Co. and member of the Nordberg Luncheon Group, and a WWII Coast Guard veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME Johnson-Reiss-Klemmer- Scheuerell-Tyborski (414)761-2750 Guest Book and Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 27, 2013.

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Joan Pospyhalla Bohte

June 28, 2013

Carol,
We haven't been in contact since our days at Whitewater, but when I saw the notice of your father's passing, I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Take comfort in the memories!

Gail Julius

June 26, 2013

Carol,Greg,Jon and Jeff, You had the best in a father,Grandfather and Great Grandfather!Such a kind,gentle and loving man. Heaven will be blessed.My prayers are with you all at this time.Don and Gail

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