Gilbertson Gerald M., age 79, of Brooklyn Center. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Melvin and Herbert, and twin sister, Geraldine Anderson, and infant granddaughter, Kelly Marie. Survived by wife, Norma; sons, Mark (Judy) of St. Louis, Paul (Patty) of Champlin, Steve of Mpls, John (Ginger) of Big Lake; daughters, Rebecca of CA and Ruth (Brian) Brateng of Maple Grove; 9 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marion Gilbertson of St. Paul. Funeral service Friday, 10 am, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 5929 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Visitation Thursday, 5-8 pm at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, and also one hour prior at church. Interment Fort Snelling. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000