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Darold J Gilson

Male 1933 - 2020  (86 years)


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  • Name Darold J Gilson 
    Born 20 May 1933  Lincoln, Kewaunee Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 03 May 2020 
    Person ID I132893  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 May 2020 

    Father Jule Gilson,   b. 23 Jan 1909, Red River, Kewaunee Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 2008  (Age 99 years) 
    Mother Blanche Demoulin,   b. 14 Oct 1910,   d. 22 Feb 2002  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 03 Mar 1928 
    Family ID F52789  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joyce VanderMause 
    Married 12 Apr 1955 
    Children 
     1. Robin Lee Gilson
     2. Todd Darold Gilson
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F52720  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Darold J. Gilson, 86, Green Bay, passed away on May 3, 2020, gone to join his Lord and savior. He was born on May 20, 1933 to Jule and Blanche (Demoulin) Gilson in Lincoln, WI.

      Darold was a graduate of Casco High School, Class of 1951. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army. On April 12, 1955 he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Vandermause.

      Darold was proud to have worked at Proctor & Gamble as a papermaker for 37 years, retiring just after his 59th birthday in 1992. He also held the title of Treasurer for the Local #47 for nine years. Darold loved going up to Chute Pond to spend time at his cottage. He had a passion for watching the Green Bay Packers. Darold and Joyce even attended the Ice Bowl and Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans! Above all else, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

      Darold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joyce; two sons, Rob (Lori) Gilson, Green Bay, and Todd (Jeanne) Gilson, Little Chute; grandchildren, Matthew (Nicole) Gilson, Shannon Gilson (fiancé Jeff Zorr), Michael Gilson (special friend Bailey Foote), LCpl Maria Gilson U.S.M.C., Kurt (Sanna) Hennes, Casey (Julie) Hennes, Kyle Jansen; great grandchildren, Jace and Graysen Gilson; brother-in-law, Frank (Janice) Vandermause; as well as other relatives, and friends.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Madlyn (Gene) Jerabeck; parents-in-law, Frank (Emma) Vandermause; brothers-in-law, Emil (Gladys) Vandermause, Ronald (Rita) Vandermause; sisters-in-law, Laverne (Milt) Lardinois, Doris (Louie) Beaurain.

      Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held. To send online condolences, please visit www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com. To send cards, please mail to: Blaney Funeral Home 1521 Shawano Ave. Green Bay, WI 54303 with attention to the family of Darold Gilson.

      In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Darold’s name.

      The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of New Perspective Senior Living and Unity Hospice for their gentle, compassionate care given to Darold, as well as a special thank you to Darold and Joyce’s neighbors, Brian and Julie for being so wonderful all these years.