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Walter Gilson Obituary
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather
Longtime North Ender
Age 97, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Verna.
He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his children, Cheryl (Terrance) VanKampen, Debra (Michael) Milligan, Michael Gilson; grandchildren, Shelly (Tim) Strauss, Randy (Michele) VanKampen, Tamela (Josh) Sumner, Timothy Milligan, Jordan Wood; great grandchildren, Bradley (Kira) VanKampen, Jennifer Strauss, Jacob VanKampen, Riley (Allie) Sumner, Noah Sumner, & Chloe Sumner.
Funeral service 11:00 am Friday, August 29 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B.
Visitation at the funeral home from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, August 28 and 10:00 - 11:00 am Friday, August 29.
Interment Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
28
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mueller-Bies - Roseville Chapel
2130 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
Send FlowersAug
29
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mueller-Bies - Roseville Chapel
2130 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
Send FlowersAug
29
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Mueller-Bies - Roseville Chapel
2130 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
Send FlowersServices provided by
Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville ChapelOnly 18 hours left for delivery to next service.