Gilbert E. Stifter

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Stifter, Gilbert E. Age 77, of Hopkins, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away on March 19, 2018 following a six year courageous battle with cancer. Gilbert was born on December 10, 1940 in Winsted, the son of Frank M. and Theodora M. "Dora" (Schermann) Stifter. Gilbert honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1959-1962.He was joined in holy marriage with Beverly Robison on August 18, 1962, at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake. God blessed their marriage with five children. Gilbert was formerly employed at Millerbernds from 1962-1976. He later went back to school for computer operating and programming. Gilbert retired from Rosemount/Emerson in 2003.He formerly belonged to St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake. Gilbert and Beverly enjoyed traveling, especially going to all 50 states. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Survived by loving children: Margie (Jeff) Kehn of Chaska, Larry (Sandy) Stifter of Winsted, & Bruce (Tammy) Stifter of Silver Lake; 6 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Bernie Libor, Vincent(Cathy) Stifter, Leonard (Betty)Stifter, Veronica Stifter and Felix (Joni) Stifter; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Beverly Stifter, in 2015; by an infant son, Joseph Stifter in 1969; a daughter, Diane Stifter in 2005; his parents; brothers; Eugene Stifter (infant) and Francis Stifter and a sister Monica Stifter. A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 3rd at 11:00am at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church - St. Joseph Campus, 1310 Main St., in Hopkins. Visitation Monday, April 2nd, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Further visitation at the church on Tuesday, April 3rd beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Serving the family: The Maresh Funeral Home Silver Lake 320-327-2417 mareshfuneralhome.com

Published on April 1, 2018