Theodore Markley Gilbert

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Memorial Service
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Thursday, October 1, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Memorial Contributions
Hospice of the Ozarks
701 Burnett Dr.
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Theodore Markley GilbertI am a Veteran.

of Mountain Home, AR

November 20, 1931 - September 27, 2015

Former Merrill, Wisconsin resident Theodore Markley Gilbert, Jr., 83, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2015, at his home in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. He was married to his wife Mary for 48 years.
Ted was born November, 20, 1931, in Neenah, WI, to Theodore Markley Gilbert, Sr. and Ruth Dickinson Gilbert.
Ted could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He successfully completed and graduated from Shattuck Military School (Episcopal), Faribault, MN and Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI. He spent four years in the Air Force stationed at Kimpo, Korea - 67th Reconnaissance where he was a successful Ariel photo scanner and Carto drafting specialist. He received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Throughout his career Ted was a computer programmer at Church Mutual Insurance Company of Merrill, WI, owner/designer of several apartment units, and started a trucking business.
Ted had many hobbies and interests. He enjoyed bowling (he rolled the first 300 game in Merrill, WI in 1965 and later inducted into the Merrill Hall of Fame in 1993), golfing, cards, canoeing, sailing, tennis (an excellent player), trap shooting (member of the Trap Shooter's Club, Merrill, WI) , snowmobiling, he loved to read books and loved all dogs, especially the dachshund. He was an active member of the Wisconsin Club, Mtn. Home, AR. and a Green Bay Packer fan (a proud ticket holder for 47 years).
Ted and Mary enjoyed living on Tug Lake, Irma, WI for 20 years where he was a wonderful father and together they raised their two children. In 2001, they retired to Mtn. Home, AR where they enjoyed living and made many new friends.
Ted is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Gilbert, James Gilbert, Midwest City, OK (son) and Mary Beth Hill, Susan & Jeff Van Slyke, Thompson's Station, TN (daughter and son-in-law), Henley and Hannah Van Slyke (grandchildren), and Albert & Lisa Gilbert, Boulder City, NV (brother & sister-in-law). Other surviving family members are Dr. Joe & Carol Anderson, Madison, WI (brother and sister-in-law), Tom & Patty Pfotenhauer, Fremont, OH (brother and sister-in-law), Ruth Pfotenhauer , Franklin Park, IL (sister-in-law) and Chris Spaulding, and many nieces and nephews. Also, deceased family members Theodore M. Gilbert, Sr. and Ruth Gilbert (mother & father) and Jerry Gilbert (brother).
A Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Susie Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions, and memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Dr., Mtn. Home, AR, 72653.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.


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C Paige
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family.

I pray that in time your tears of sadness will be replaced with tears of joy as you meditate on your happy memories and the wonderful promise that God holds out to us in which He purposes to take over the affairs of the inhabited earth at his appointed time. He has provided a guarantee to all those in the grave to resurrect them from the dead to a world where there will be no more sickness or death … Acts 17:31; John 5:28, 29.

carole hoge
Phillips, WI
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Sunday, October 4, 2015

So sorry to read of Ted's passing. Tom spent many fun hours with him snowmobiling! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jeff Van Slyke
Thompson's Station, TN
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Sunday, October 4, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May you and the rest of the family find piece and happiness in the loving memories during this difficult time! God Speed Ted

Keith Lange
Keyes Point, AK
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Friday, October 2, 2015

Mary, Susan and Family,

I thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence.
and often speak your names.
Now all we have is memories.
And Ted's picture in a frame.
His memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has him in his keeping.
We have him in our hearts.

My thoughts are with you all,
Buff

Tom & Patty Pfotenhauer
Fremont, OH
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Ted..You will be missed and remembered always. Your humor about Life made a difference in everything we do. Always a kind father, loving husband and best friend to my sister Mary Lou

jason hinz
minocqua, WI
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

were so sorry for your loss miss the time we all had growing up they were the best . many memories in our heart .

Joe and Carole Anderson
Madison, WI
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

We will miss your sense of humor Ted...always enjoyed discussing the topics of the day and learning about your vast knowledge on subjects.
You were a great guy and so happy you married my sister!

Joe and Carole Anderson

Gail Ganta
Beaver Dam, WI
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

To Mary and Family...My deepest sympathy to all of you. Ted will always be near in your heart. I always enjoyed playing cribbage with him at the senior center, and visiting at the Wisconsin Club gatherings. I am praying for strength and comfort for all of you at this time.

Lee and Sherry Bortles
Mountain, AR
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of Ted. The Wisconsin Club brought us to know Ted and we are thankful for that.
Please except our condolences
Love,

Lee & Sherry

Steve Carano
MIDWEST CITY, OK
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

May God Bless and be with you at this time!

Karla & Buck Dickey
Gleason, WI
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Mary,
An ear to listen, a hand to hold, a heart to share, a friend who cares, don't hesitate to call. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers, always know your never alone, love Karla Dickey

Bob and Vicky Bailey
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

We are so very sorry to about the passing of Ted. Knowing him from the WI Club was a treat. Such a nice and friendly person. My God help you through this tough time.

Love
Bob and Viky

Amy Tittle
Rocky, OK
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Mary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Ted was a wonderful man, and I know he will be greatly missed! I pray God will give you peace and strength during this time. I love you all! May God be with you!

Love,
Amy

Deb Pease
Oshkosh, WI
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ted from the Wisconsin Club when Dick and I lived in Mountain Home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.