MONTICELLO — Henry Gilbertson, age 82, of Monticello died Wednesday morning, August 1, 2018 at the New Glarus Home. He was born to Henry and Clara (Dammen) Gilbertson on June 15, 1936 in York Township near Blanchardville. Henry joined the United States Army and served for two years. While serving in the Army he married Grace Marie Broten. Henry and Grace lived in Monticello all their married years. 

Henry is survived by four children, Beverly Gilbertson of Blanchardville, Marvin (Theresa) Gilbertson of Keller, TX, Craig Gilbertson (Lisa Appleby) of Machesney Park, IL, Rita Gilbertson of New Glarus; two grandchildren, Ashley and Heather Gilbertson of Keller, TX; three sisters-in-law, Diana Kitto of Lancaster, Elizabeth Broten of New Glarus, and Mary Gilbertson of Argyle. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Grace who died on April 15, 2004; an infant daughter Linda Gilbertson; 10 brothers and sisters, Hartford Gilbertson, Bonnie Johnson, Clarenda Berry, Marvin Gilbertson, Tilman Gilbertson, Janet Hardyman, Alve Gilbertson, Lela Jenny, Delores Jenny, and Orville Gilbertson.

A visitation for Henry Gilbertson will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Blanchard Hall at 206 South Main Street in Blanchardville. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Blanchard Hall. Rev. Lance Smith of the Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello will officiate. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Blanchardville. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com.