Gilbert Gene Hedges

Gilbert Gene Hedges

Gilbert Hedges Obituary

Published by Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments on Jul. 6, 2019.
Gilbert was born on September 6, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Gilbert was a resident of Onawa, Iowa at the time of passing. His family then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, for about one year, and then moved to Gretna, Nebraska, where Gene graduated from Gretna High School in 1956. Burial will be in the Onawa Cemetery, Onawa, Iowa with Military Honors by the United States Navy and the David McNeill American Legion Post #129 of Onawa, Iowa. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Rush Family Chapel in Onawa, Iowa with Pastor Michael Lewis, officiating. Burial will be in the Onawa Cemetery, Onawa, Iowa with Military Honors by the United States Navy and the David McNeill American Legion Post #129 of Onawa, Iowa. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the chapel. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com Visitation at the Rush Family Chapel from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on July 9, 2019.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Gilbert's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Gilbert Hedges's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Gilbert Hedges's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?