Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Gibson, Sr.; mother, Helen Gibson; Sister, Cheryl Gibson; Brothers, David Gibson and Donald Gibson and brothers-in-law, Vernon (Butch) Evers and Kim Charles Evers.
Survived by loving wife of 61 1/2 years, Sandra (Sandy); son, Kevin Lee Gibson; loving and devoted daughter, Tamara Lynn (Skeeter) Gibson and granddaughter, Kylie M Gibson, Nicholas (Niko) Gibson; brothers, Patrick Gibson, William (Bonnie) Gibson, Daniel (Judith) Gibson, Robert (Carrie) Gibson, Michael Gibson, James (Roxie) Gibson; sisters, Sharon Gibson, Judith (Daniel) Showalter; brother-in-law, Dale Evers; known as Grandpa/Opa to Nick, Matt, Dani, Jamie, TJ, Missy, Andy, Lilja Stelldinger (exchange granddaugher); friends for over 50 years, Joe and Char Skorjanec; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; dear companion, Toby; grandhorse, Mystee and granddog, Romeo.
Worked at Univac, Control Data, Retired from 3M / Imation, Homeland Security TSA. Membership Rosetown American Legion, SAL, ALR, Commander Color Guard, Past 4th District Vice Commander American Legion, Past Sgt. at Arms Minnesota American Legion Department, Jewish War Veterans, Past Commander Lifetime Member DAV Chapter 2, 11 year member Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, Board Member Disabled American Veterans Camp, Dirty Dozen (3M retirees) Northend Improvement Club, Commander Color Guard Roseville ALA/VFW, United Veterans Council, Bugles Across America, active member St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Volunteer Mpls. Veterans Home.
Awards: Golden Step Award 3M, American Legion Blue Hat, DAV Leadership, District Vice Commander of the Year, American Legion, DAV Commander of the Year, DAV Outstanding Service Award.
Volunteer at Minneapolis Veterans Hospital. Ken was a resident of Mpls Veterans Home and while there volunteered and helped with residents.
Visitation be Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106.
Funeral Service will be Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 am with visitation one hour prior to service, from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 1660 County B Road W, Roseville, MN 55113. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church.
Interment will follow the luncheon at 1:30 pm, Assembly Area #3 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
