Gilbert Walter Reiser

Gilbert Walter Reiser, a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Theodore, Alabama, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 96.

Gilbert served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed trucking and going camping.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Hedwig Reiser; his beloved wife of 78 years, Helen Jean Reiser; and his sister, Hattie Cornell.

He is survived by his two sons, Ronald Reiser (Jennifer) of Semmes, AL and Terry Reiser (Vi) of Berlin, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Robb (Annette) Reiser, Ryan (Amanda) Reiser, Rachel (Chris) Craig, Alecia Reiser, Benjamin Reiser and Dr. Charity Baker; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Joel, and Julie Ann Reiser; Grace and Grant Reiser; Makayla and Madison Craig; Caleb, Chloe, Catlin and Cayson Starks; Bria (Cullen) Feist, Gabrielle, Audrianna, Evan Jonathon Reiser; and Andrew and Lily Baker; one sister, Lillian Henderson; and his pet dog, Fronzie.

Funeral services will be held at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, Alabama, on Monday, December 8, 2025. There will be a time of visitation before the service begins at 10:30AM, followed by the service at 11AM. Interment will be at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1PM.

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.