Gilbertson, Howard C. "Howie" 76, of Lake Shore, formerly Bloomington. Fmr. Assistant Chief Bloomington Rescue Squad. Survived by his first wife Delores Gilbertson Howard; Children, Linda (Gregory) Stetler, Vicky (Harold) Bahner, Sherry (James) Allmon; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; longtime family friend and "fourth daughter" Carla Hanson; and his beloved Shanz; 1-sister, Lillian Greaves and nephew, Tim Greaves. Preceded in death by son, Michael, and wife, JoAnn "Jackie" Brekken Gilbertson. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Fri., Nov. 6 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, Nisswa. Visitation at church 6-8 PM Thursday. Nelson-Doran, Brainerd 218/829-4755
