Dorothy Mae Gilbert

DELAFIELD - Dorothy M. Gilbert, age 85, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born January 5, 1936 to Lloyd J. and Dorothy Stapleton. She grew up in North Lake, WI, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1954. She was an avid fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Notre Dame sports. On May 4, 1957, she married Robert J. Gilbert in Oconomowoc. They enjoyed 56 years together. Surviving are her children, Jeff, Scott (Kay), Terri Lynn, Steve (Lisa) and Mike (Ann); 2 sisters, Peggy Szalanski and Cathy "Trink" Pesicek; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and 2 grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 120 Nashotah Rd, Nashotah, WI 53058, with Fr. Michael D. Strachota presiding. A visitation for friends and family will be held at church, from 10:30 am until time of Mass at Noon. Burial will follow at Delafield Cemetery, 600 Poplar Path, Delafield, WI 53018. The family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Dorothy's neighbors, Delafield Police Chief, and friends, who helped Dorothy with activities and chores, and remain independent until the end.