Hjalmer "Gil" Gilbertson, 85 Santa Rosa, Calif. - Hjalmer "Gil" Gilbertson, 85, formerly of Holt, died Saturday, September 20, 2003, at his home in Santa Rosa, Calif. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Santa Rosa Memorial Park and Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Maloney officiating. Interment was in Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Hjalmer "Gil" Gilbertson was born June 1, 1918 in Spring Grove, the son of Christian and Helma (Ellingsen) Gilbertson. He attended school and was confirmed in Holt. Gil moved to San Francisco in 1939. Gil served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. After his tour of duty, he settled back in the San Francisco area. Gil was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge and the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed working on cars and rebuilding lawn mowers. Gil was also a very sharp pool player. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Olga Gilbertson of Holt; nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great great nieces and nephews. Gil was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Gronderman and Lillian Sorenson; and brothers, Lewis, Lyle and Clarence.

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