Kenneth Gilbert's Obituary
Kenneth C. Gilbert, age 84, of Rehoboth Beach, DE died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at Lewes Convalescent Center in Lewes, DE. Mr. Gilbert was born in Park Ridge, NJ. He received a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the China-Burma-India theatre. Following his military service, he was employed doing research in Pharmacology and Nutrition, and did graduate study in Food Science, leading to a career in various technical sales positions. He retired as Sales Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Pharmaceutical Division of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Ken was active in the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, and the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, both in Rehoboth Beach.
Ken is survived by two sons and their families: Don and Beth Gilbert of Milford, DE, the parents of Kenneth & Carolyn; and Arthur & Martha Gilbert of Ellicott City, MD, the parents of Paul & Alan Gilbert. He was predeceased by Thelma Strom Gilbert, his beloved wife of 40 years.
His subsequent marriage to the late Irene Wallgren Gilbert was spent in Alexandria, VA. They moved at retirement to Rehoboth Beach, DE in 1998. Survivors include two step-sons: Thomas and Kenneth Backer and their families, including 3 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. After Irene's death, he delighted in finding the companionship of Barbara Morris of Rehoboth Beach.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Rehoboth Beach, DE at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday June 9, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
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