Passed away on January 14, 2022. Gilbert is survived by his companion of 22 years, Frances VanPetty; his children, Duane (Sherry) Lester and Tom Lester; grandchildren, Derek and Dylan Lester, Cody, Kyle, Cory, and Kaitlynn Pacher, and Brandon Lester; great grandson, Chance Pacher; brother, Leroy Lester; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately for the family. Those wishing may make a donation in his name to the Boy Scouts of America.