Walter Gilbert
Walter Gilbert, 92, of Syracuse, IN passed away on December 13, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor of Syracuse. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Syracuse to James & Mary (Hendrickson) Gilbert. He was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Army during both WWII as well as the Korean Conflict. He worked for Nicolai Machine Shop, Sea Nymph, operated a Mechanic Shop in Syracuse, and served on the Syracuse Fire Department for 17 years. He was a member of the North Webster American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 34 years – Mildred Gilbert of Syracuse. 1 daughter – Nina (Dave) Thierer of Ft Wayne. 1 step-daughter – Vicki (Francis) Means of Syracuse. 1 step-son – Kevin (Pamala) Gilbert of Syracuse. Many grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his first wife – Bonnie. 1 son Andrew, and 1 granddaughter Bonnie. 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home with calling 2 hours prior from 11-1. Burial will follow with full military rites at the Syracuse cemetery.