By james art Larry D. Gilbert, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away early Thursday morning, October 24, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born May 9, 1940, in Monroeville, Indiana, to Orval and Violet (Jewell) Gilbert. On October 17, 1959, Larry married Nona A. Richard in Fort Wayne, Indiana and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2017.
Larry was a member of the Moose Lodge in Decatur, Indiana.
He worked at Eckrich, International Harvester, Halls Specialties and Montgomery Tank Lines.
Larry and Nona loved to go camping together. He was always ready to help his neighbors in farming. He loved to tell stories about his life that everyone has heard more than once.
He is survived by his son, Brian (Connie) Gilbert of Monroeville, IN; a son, Doug (Martha) Gilbert of Monroeville, IN; a sister, Barbara (Ray) Steffes of Hoagland, IN; four grandchildren, Cody Gilbert, Corey (Melissa) Gilbert, Kendall (Tyler) Bennett and Jordan (Corbin Kuhnle) Gilbert; and six great-grandchildren, Faith Putman, Amore Gilbert, Londyn Gilbert, Cohen Gilbert, Jack Gilbert and Baker Bennett.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Gilbert; and two sisters, Ruth (Ed) McDowell and Iva (Charlie) Stevenson.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, IN with Rev. Harold Klinker officiating. Burial will follow in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received Monday, October 28, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, IN, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to Kate Cartw.
Arrangements are by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, IN.
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