Max John Gilbert's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2023 in Backus, Minnesota

Max John Gilbert

August 12, 1933 - September 29, 2023 (90 years old)

Backus, Minnesota

Max John Gilbert's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2023 in Backus, Minnesota

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Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home

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Max John Gilbert

August 12, 1933 - September 29, 2023 (90 years old)

Backus, Minnesota

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Max John Gilbert Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 29, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Max John Gilbert (Backus, Minnesota), born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Max John Gilbert to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Max Vernon Gilbert and Leona Elizabeth Gilbert (Plantenberg); his brother-in-law Bob Jaeger; and his grandson Joshua Gill. He is survived by : his friends, Jerry Larson, John Wendt and Jim Justin; his wife Sally; his sisters, Donna Jaeger, Eileen Gilbert and Sharon Althaus (Don); his children, Charlie Gilbert (Jody), Susan Gill, Cindy Peppe (Craig), Linda Thomas (Dan) and Danny Gilbert (Sue); his grandchildren, Nick Gilbert (Kari), Lonnie Gilbert (Heidi), Amber Gill, Hank Peppe (Katja), Madolyn Zeleny, Neil Thomas (Angie), Kyle Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Luke Gilbert (Beth) and Sara Gilbert; and his great grandchildren, Abigail Rose Gilbert, Jayleigh Renae Nanez, Lennox Maximus Gilbert, Layton Wesley Gilbert, Lovey Presley Gilbert, Maci Rose Peppe, Chelsea Renee Zeleny, Brantley Gilbert Zeleny, Layla Luu Thomas, Decker Daniel Thomas, Maverick Max Thomas and Thomas.

Max was a long contributor to the Alzheimer's association and local food shelves among many other charities. Please consider donating to these important causes in lieu of any gifts or flowers to honor Max's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home



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426 Wren Trail NW, Backus, MN 56435

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