Gilbert, Donald R. Age 77, of Lino Lakes. Passed away on December 10, 2017 after a valiant fight with heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Carol; grandson, Kristopher Korkowski; and niece, Jolene Anderson. He will be lovingly missed by wife of 57 years, Betty; daughters, Cindy (Dan) Bennington, Patricia (Shawn) Nelson, Sue (Pete) Korkowski, Kristine (Brett) DeBoer; grandchildren Katie (Tyler), Patrick, Addison (Sarah), Sandy, Andy (Traci), Brittany (Brian), Colleen, Alex, Michael, Kaylee, Rachel, Leah, & Carter; great-grandchildren Ethan & Cora; siblings, Bill (Corinna) & Jan (Bruce) Anderson; and many loving in-laws, cousins, and friends. Please join us as we celebrate Don's life on Friday, December 15th at noon, followed by food and fellowship until 3:00 pm at Bunker Hills Golf Club, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448.