Come to the Celebration of life for Kurt Gilbertson June 7th, at 1:00pm, at the Schroeder Town Hall, in Schroeder.

Kurt grew up in Schroeder. He passed away at The House of Hope, in Duluth, where he resided for the past 12 years.

He was born to Kermit and Marie Gilbertson. He was number four of 10 children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Clayton, his sisters, Kim, Trisha, and Cindy, his great Niece, Alyssa and his great nephew, Gunner.

Surviving are his son, Shawn with 2 grandchildren, his daughter, Kati Jo, his sister, Bonnie Kytonen, his brother Bruce (Sis), his sister, Louella Gilbertson, his brothers, David (Cindy), Scot (Lori), and John (Athena), and many Nieces and Nephews.

Kurt was known by many up and down the North Shore. He loved playing Texas Hold-em and would never turn down a game or challenge from anyone. He also loved playing cribbage, like we all learned from our dad.

He would walk or hitchhike, or accept a ride, to get where he wanted to go. He met many people in his travels. And loved most of them.

He could be found with a pile of papers where he would write poems, some of which were recorded. One by the well known artist, Joe Paulik.

He would write a poem for the family members that had passed, to be read at their funerals. Wish he could have written one for himself.

He loved and cared for many. His love for God was true. He always ended his phone calls with ‘God Bless’.

He will be missed by his family and many others. But he is at rest now, pain free!!