"Eddie and family, Please accept my condolences for your loss. Marian was always a very nice and gentle person. She will be fondly remembered. Respectfully, Mark Doucette"
In loving memory of
Marian Gilbert
February 29, 1932 - January 26, 2020
Marian E. Gilbert, of Antigo, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at The Bay at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was 87 years old. She was born on February 29, 1932, in the Town of Two Creeks, a daughter of Wenzel and Esther (Ruminski) Kopetsky. She married Edward on September 5, 1953, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
She attended Twin Elder State Grade School and was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1949.
In 1967 she moved to Antigo and was employed by Amron Corporation for 24 1/2 years, retiring in 1994.
Mrs. Gilbert was a member of SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church and the Langlade Senior Citizens Club.
She enjoyed polka dancing, playing the dice game "Zonk" and occasional trips to the casino.
Survivors include her husband, Edward; three daughters, Kathy (Glen) Statezny of Antigo, Karen (Steve) Suick of Antigo, Cheryl (Dave) Barwick of Schofield; two sons, Chris (Jenny) Gilbert of Tucson, AZ and Rory (Alice) Gilbert of Cottage Grove, MN; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Allen Kopetsky of Two Rivers and Marvin Kopetsky of Indianapolis, IN; brothers-in-law, LeRoy Gilbert of Antigo and Roger Klabunde of Neenah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Arnold (Marty) Kopetsky; infant brother, John Kopetsky; step-mother, Solveig Panten Kopetsky; sisters-in-law, Genal Kopetsky, LuAnn Kopetsky, Carol Klabunde and Janice Gilbert; and brother-in-law, Gerald Gilbert.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Mathew Simonar officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home.
A parish wake service will be held at Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and members of the Knight of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. all at the funeral home.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to Eddie and family. Cheryl Decker (Ruth Wegner's sister)"
"so sorry about your loss, will miss her dearly, love Nancy and Chris Thomas"
"Aunt Marian was always so sweet and kind to us. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Love you, Mark"
"Dear Eddie, Kathy, Karen, Cheryl, Chris and Rory, I was so sad to hear your dear wife and mom passed away. I still remember fun times we had when our families visited each other when we were kids. Besides Marian and my mom being cousins, the 2 couples were also good friends for 30+ years. What a gift to have friends for so long! I remember Marian?s beautiful smile and quiet voice and her kindness. So glad I knew her. I?m sure you are all going to miss her so much. I am sending prayers and love. Kay Wegner"
"Kathy so sorry to read of your moms passing. I remember he being a very nice person; I knew where you got your kindness from. "
"So sorry for your loss Kathy. Prayers and sympathy to you and your family. "
"I will miss my ?Nice Lady?. She was such a helpful, caring lady. She will be missed."
"I am so going to miss that beautiful smile . she was the kindness woman I ever met. RIP Say hi to Jan for me.. Love you"
"My deepest sympathies on the loss of Marian. May God Grant you peace and comfort."