Service Information
Algene D. Gilberts, age 75, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia, at Hutchinson Health.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the chapel.
Obituary
Algene Dallas Gilberts was born on January 22, 1947, in Willmar, Minnesota. He was the son of Archie and Dorothy (Harding) Gilberts. Algene grew up on a farm near Lake Lillian. He received his education in Bird Island, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Bird Island High School Class of 1965.
Algene entered active military service in the United States Army on February 10, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and served his country during the Vietnam era. He received an Honorable Discharge on February 9, 1968, at Fort Hood in Texas, and achieved the rank of Corporal.
On May 31, 1986, Algene was united in marriage to Debra Bartels at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. Algene and Debra resided in rural Hutchinson. They shared 36 years of marriage.
Algene was employed by 3M from 1968-2005 and retired as a production team leader. The highlight of his 3M employment was in 1990 when he was selected to go to India to assemble and start up tape production equipment and train operators.
Algene was a member of First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was also a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96, Crow River Snow Pros and the Two-Cylinder Tractor Club.
Algene had great mechanical skills, could fix anything, and enjoyed overhauling engines. He restored his 1953 Golden Jubilee Ford tractor which was his pride and joy. He spent many happy hours on tractors and combines helping friends with field work. Algene was an avid outdoorsman: deer hunting, fishing, motorcycling and snowmobiling. He enjoyed fun and adventure with friends during many snowmobile trips to Yellowstone. Algene was a sports fan, especially of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Algene passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 75 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Algene is survived by his:
Wife, Debra Gilberts of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughters, Christine Hartwig and her husband, Matt of Cannon Falls, MN,
Kim Aronson of Northfield, MN;
Grandchildren, Steven Aronson, Caitlin (Zach) Warner, Christian Callahan, Jamie Hartwig;
Siblings, Joyce (Gary) Stone of Litchfield, MN,
Carol (Jim) Borg of Waverly, MN,
Karen (Larry) Hoffmann of Litchfield, MN,
Brother -in-Law and Sister-in-Law, David and Gloria Callahan of Lakeville, MN;
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Algene is preceded in death by his Parents, Archie and Dorothy Gilberts; Great Grandson, Wyatt Warner; Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law, Leslie and Gladys Bartels.
Memorials will be given to the Mayo Clinic Lewy Body Dementia Research Program.
Gwen Thul DeGolier says
Debbie and family, I was saddened to see Algene had passed away. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Buboltz says
Debbie, I’m so sorry for your loss of Algene. May God give to peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Nancy Ellefson says
Deb, I’m so sorry to hear of Algene’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Karen Gustafson says
Debbie, May God be with you and family during your loss. Algene was a wonderful friend. He will be missed…
Karen
Alice Kemper says
Debbie, so very very sorry to hear of Algene’s passing. Thoughts and prayers with you to help you thru this difficult time. May God Bless all.
Beth Winter says
Deb and family, I’m so sorry for your loss! May our savior Jesus Christ, comfort you and give you peace!
Hugs Deb
Beth Winter says
Deb and family, I’m so sorry for loss! May the wonderful memories of Algene, give you comfort and peace!!
Hugs, Deb
Kent Petterson says
Our sympathy to Algene’s family and friends from a Gradeschool classmate.
Joyce says
Thank you Kent. Lots of L.L. memories. Algene was a wonderful brother, husband and Grandpa! He miss be missed by all his family. Joyce Stone, sister.
KarenRuble says
Deb and family, sending my deepest sympathies.
Kim and Charlie Schimmelpfennig says
Deb and family, our deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories.
NANCY FRENCH says
Deb, Jim and I send our deepest condolences to you and family. May you find comfort in the wonderful years that you shared with each other.
Thinking of you and wish you peace.
Donna Engelen says
My sympathies to all of you.
Mary Ann Dettman says
Deb – Our sympathy to you for the loss of Algene. May you find peace and comfort in the weeks ahead. Glenn and Mary Ann Dettman
Julie and Doug Fett says
Karen, sending our sympathies to you and all your family.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Julie & Doug, Thank you for thinking of our family at this sad time. Karen
Verlyce French says
Deb,
Sympathy to you and your family. It is not easy when a spouse, parent or family member passes away.
Keep all the memories of the good times.
Verlyce French says
Karen and Larry,
Sympathy to you with the passing of your brother.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Verlyce, Thank you for thinking of our family at this sad time. Karen
Barb Haag says
Dear Deb and Family – Prayers and positive thoughts going out to you all during this time of loss. Dementia can be such a challenging condition and I deeply appreciate your families journey over the several years. Wishing you good memories to sustain you now and in the future. all the best- Barb Haag
carolyn Kurth says
Karen and Family: My sincerest thoughts and prayers for God’s comfort and peace to you and your family now and the time to come. Blessed is he that is now free of this burden and living in complete wellness. Carolyn Kurth
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Carolyn, Thank you for thinking of our family at this sad time. Karen
Ben Hansen says
Deb, after word of Algene’s passing, 3M coworkes started sharing their memories while he was a supervisor. In every one Algene came across as calm, cool, and collective. I enjoyed working with him “back in the day”. Please know Doreen and I are thinking of you.
Ben Hansen
Karen Hoffmann says
Happy 76th Birthday in Heaven big brother! I am sure you are having a peaceful time with the Lord, Mom & Dad, & all the relatives.
We miss you & we love you dearly, you were a true blessing to of us & many. Love your little sister Karen.