Dwight Gilbert, age 71, of Zeeland, joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was raised in Wayland and graduated from Wayland High School. He met the love of his life at Batts Inc. in Zeeland and they were married in April of 1978. He stayed with the company after they changed to Artex Label and Graphics and retired in June 2022 after 48 years. He enjoyed serving as a volunteer firefighter in Blendon & Olive Townships for 22 years. He loved camping and boating with his family. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and his dalmatian dogs.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Carolynn; daughter, Jennifer (James) Bing; grandchildren: Brayleigh, Corbin; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Mark) Ochsankehl, Lori Brooks; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and Myrtle Gilbert; sisters: Janet, Bonnie, brother-in-law, Ronald Brooks.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dwight’s life will be held at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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