Ralph Patrick Gilbert, Sr.

He is remembered with great love by his children, Gary Gilbert of New Braunfels, Barbara Gilbert of New Braunfels, Gemey and Mickey Kaliff of Dallas and Debbie Zettner of Santa Rosa, CA. He was a wonderful grandfather to John, Brett and Jeanette, Mike and Cherie, Greg and Renee Hutchison, Kelley and Kevin Fitzgerald, Tiffany, Stephanie and Austin Zettner, 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great- grandchildren. Other beloved family members are Dot, Roger and Christian Hemminghaus, Sharon Freed, Rozanne Charington and Mitch and Bruce Kaliff.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine; his son, Ralph P. Gilbert, Jr. (Pat) on November 13, 2011; his grandsons, Jeffrey Hutchison and Ralph P. Gilbert, III (Patrick) and his siblings, Jack, Clark, Edna Newman and Snookie Blair. He is survived by his brother, Vernon, and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

He will always be remembered for his kindness, graciousness and generosity. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful, caring staff at The Forum and Texas Hospice.

SERVICE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011

11:00 A.M.

PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL

Private interment for family at 2:30 pm at Mission Burial Park North.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.