1932
Francis
2013
Francis Gulbertson
May 23, 1932 — October 23, 2013
Memorial services for Francis Earl Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea. Pastor Richard Spande will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5 until 7 PM and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Francis died on Wednesday morning at the Three Fingers Campground in Forest City, Iowa. He was 81 years of age.
Francis was born May 23, 1932 in Wilson, WI, the son of Earl and Angie (Shamberger) Gulbertson. He attended country school in Wisconsin. On May 23, 1954 he was united in marriage to Opal Wagner in Albert Lea.
Francis lived in Alden, MN, and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 1980 he moved to Albert Lea and was employed by the Weyerhaeuser Company for over 34 years.
Francis was a member of the Eagles Club, enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, taking trips up north and watching western movies. He loved to spend his time with the grandkids and extended family.
Francis is survived by his children; Arnold Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, Alzada Gulbertson (Kent Flatness) of Albert Lea, MN, Cherri (Steve) Nelson of Albert Lea, MN, Francis Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, and Marlene Boerner of Albert Lea, MN. One son-in-law Joe Avelar of Albert Lea, MN, grandchildren; Josephine Avelar (Tim Standig), Darcy (Nick) Pete, Tony (Josephine) Boerner, Dan Gulbertson, Brad (Lori) Nelson, Andy (Angie) Nelson, Adam Avelar (Carmen Rivera), Angie Sanchez, Joe Avelar Jr. (Amy Rye) Samantha (Josh) Reyerson, Brenda Lee Avelar, Tabitha Avelar (Shane Bolinger), and Jessica Gulbertson. There are 22 great grandchildren, sister Deloris Grove, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, wife Opal, daughter Brenda Avelar, son in law Eddie Boerner, grandchildren Vicky Boerner, Little Joe Avelar, Rudy Sanchez, sister in law Clara Mack, brothers in law Chuckie Biddle and Robert Grove.
Francis died on Wednesday morning at the Three Fingers Campground in Forest City, Iowa. He was 81 years of age.
Francis was born May 23, 1932 in Wilson, WI, the son of Earl and Angie (Shamberger) Gulbertson. He attended country school in Wisconsin. On May 23, 1954 he was united in marriage to Opal Wagner in Albert Lea.
Francis lived in Alden, MN, and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 1980 he moved to Albert Lea and was employed by the Weyerhaeuser Company for over 34 years.
Francis was a member of the Eagles Club, enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, taking trips up north and watching western movies. He loved to spend his time with the grandkids and extended family.
Francis is survived by his children; Arnold Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, Alzada Gulbertson (Kent Flatness) of Albert Lea, MN, Cherri (Steve) Nelson of Albert Lea, MN, Francis Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, and Marlene Boerner of Albert Lea, MN. One son-in-law Joe Avelar of Albert Lea, MN, grandchildren; Josephine Avelar (Tim Standig), Darcy (Nick) Pete, Tony (Josephine) Boerner, Dan Gulbertson, Brad (Lori) Nelson, Andy (Angie) Nelson, Adam Avelar (Carmen Rivera), Angie Sanchez, Joe Avelar Jr. (Amy Rye) Samantha (Josh) Reyerson, Brenda Lee Avelar, Tabitha Avelar (Shane Bolinger), and Jessica Gulbertson. There are 22 great grandchildren, sister Deloris Grove, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, wife Opal, daughter Brenda Avelar, son in law Eddie Boerner, grandchildren Vicky Boerner, Little Joe Avelar, Rudy Sanchez, sister in law Clara Mack, brothers in law Chuckie Biddle and Robert Grove.
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