Herman Gilbertson

Herman Gilbertson, age 88, of Spring Valley died Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation for Herman will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 26 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley.
Herman Marvin Leander Gilbertson, age 88, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, Spring Valley, Wisconsin.
Herman was born April 28, 1924 in Springfield Twp, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Lars and Edith (Folen) Gilbertson.  He attended Spring Valley Schools, graduating with the Class of 1942.  He served in the U.S. Army and was in Navy and Air Force Reserves.
Herman met Gladys Pede and they were united in marriage on July 16th, 1945 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  They had 3 sons and 1 daughter: Herman Jr., Judy, Gary, and Robert.   He worked at the Ford Garage in Spring Valley and then moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Sorn Ford and owned his own garage there.  They lived there for about 5 years.
Herman and Gladys moved back to Spring Valley where Herman worked with his dad and brother Lester at the family woodworking business, Gilbertson Lumber Company.  A short time after his dad died, they split the business.  Herman operated in Spring Valley for a few years and eventually moved his business to Spring Lake Township and operated as North Central Products.  Herman and Gladys also owned Gibby's Bar in Spring Valley for serveral years.
Herman loved the woodworking and made yardsticks and rulers, water skis, a wooden dowel that was used to hold hula-hoops together, and numerous other wood products.  Herman was scout master in Spring Valley, served on St. John's Church Council, and was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church.  After the fire at St. John's, Herman built and donated the cherry cabinets for the sacristy in the new building.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Gladys who passed away in 1998; his father and mother Lars and Edith Gilbertson; infant sister Emma; sister Elsie Stratton; 4 brothers: Elmer, Lester, Loren, and Ervin Gilbertson.
He is survived by his 4 children: Herman (Paulette) Gilbertson, Jr. of Siren, WI; Judy (Duane) Larrieu of Spring Valley, WI; Gary Gilbertson of Spring Valley, WI; and Robert (Sue) Gilbertson of Spring Valley; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; special niece Donna (Bob) Link of Spring Valley, WI; many, many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Funeral service was on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. D. Peter Friberg officiating.  Mary Nelson was the organist, Lisa Gilbertson was pianist and great granddaughter McKenzie Sanden was vocalist.  Visitation was on Sunday from 5 until 8 pm at the church. Honorary bearers were granddaughters Kirsten Gilbertson and Missy Sanden.  Pallbearers were grandchildren Jeff Gilbertson, Jim Gilbertson, Lloyd Larrieu, Tyler Gilbertson, Mikie Gilbertson, and Jamie Robins.  Burial was at a later date in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Wisconsin.  Military honors were performed by the Rickerd-Danielson American Legion Post 227.