Ronald Lee Gilbertson, 75, of Glasgow, Montana passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021.
He was born in Glasgow, Montana on September 30, 1945, to Olaf and Ruth Gilbertson. He was the fourth of six children, including Deanna, Gordon, Leslie, Kristi, and Jeff. He grew up on what locals know as the North Bench.
In Ron’s younger years he could be found working the farm or singing his little sister to sleep.
He was a 1963 graduate of Glasgow High School and served in the National Guard.
Ron worked for the railroad for 41 years. He also farmed, owned and operated RC Trailer Sales, and was a county commissioner.
After he retired, he and his wife were snowbirds to Mesquite, Nevada where they made many good friends. There he spent much of his time entertaining others in their little retirement community, making people laugh and bringing joy to their lives.
One of Ron’s biggest accomplishments was being a loving husband and a generous father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. All his children and grandkids loved being with “Grandpa Four Fingers” as he always made them laugh and feel special.
He loved a good game of cribbage, cooking his famous ribs & kraut, and making family, friends, and even strangers laugh. He was always thinking of the next funny prank he could pull off.
For 75 years Dad was a man of character with character. He will forever be missed.
He is survived by Cary, his wife of 49 years; six children: Rodney (Tammy) Cornwell of Rapid City, South Dakota, Shana (Jim) Myren of Kalispell, Montana, Trina (Larry) Luoma of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Russ Gilbertson of Nashua, Montana, John Gilbertson of Columbia Falls, Montana and Kyla (Bill) Mossman of Post Falls, Idaho; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings Deanna Jones of Glasgow, Montana, Gordon Gilbertson of Roundup, Montana, Kristi Gilbertson-Schulz of Rio Vista, California, and Jeff (Rosario) Gilbertson of Missoula, Montana; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Glasgow Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, Montana on 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2021 with Pastor Tom Fauth officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A reception TBD.