Age 86 of North St. Paul.
Went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2020.
Preceded in death by wife, Norma; siblings, Elaine Ruud and Gerald Gilbertson. Survived by children, Sue (Steven) Schlagel, Sheryl (Brian) Finucane, Dan (Sheree) Gilbertson, and Jeff (Cathy) Pierce; grandchildren, Aaron (Helena) Schlagel, Chandra (Jeramiah) Townsend, Erik (Alison) Schlagel, Sara (David) Lokey, Caleb (Megan) Gilbertson, Luke (Laura) Gilbertson, and Micah (Azeneth) Gilbertson; and 20 great grandchildren. Jack was faithful, loving and dedicated to family and friends. He had a constant quiet presence in his community and will be deeply missed. He was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Jack was also a builder of awesome model ships. Funeral Service Thursday (February 27, 2020) 11:00 AM at ST. MARK’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (Door 7W), 2499 N. Helen St., North St. Paul. Visitation Wednesday (February 26, 2020) from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at SANDBERG FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul and starting at 10:00 AM at the Church on Thursday before the Service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Mark’s Sunday School or North St. Paul Food Shelf.