Kenosha- Gilbert A. Wiegert, 77, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007 at United Health System – Kenosha Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. A lifetime resident, Gilbert was born in Kenosha on November 25, 1929 to the late Earl and Anna C. Wiegert. He graduated from Kenosha High School. On April 15, 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with Bernadine V. Reener, who preceded him in death on October 8, 1993. Gilbert proudly served our community with the Kenosha Fire Department for 25 years, retiring as Lieutenant in 1984. In addition, he enjoyed his employment as an automobile salesman, especially during his retirement. Gilbert was a tireless family man with a strong work ethic. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Surviving are his seven children, Michael (Linda) Wiegert of Mansfield, TX; Nancy (Jim) Grube of Sun Lakes, AZ; Thomas Wiegert of Newcastle, CO; Kathleen (Paul) Leipzig, Christine (Paul) Andersen, Sharon (Jeffrey) Thiele, all of Kenosha; and Karen Wiegert of Lakeland, FL; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Gilbert was preceded in death by his brother, Robert E. Wiegert; sister, Sheryl Creamer; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Rd., on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 pm and on Saturday from 9-10 am. A special note of thanks to our father's personal caregiver, Rod Sadovnyk, for the compassionate care he extended, giving him the opportunity to remain in his own home. Our family especially recognizes Nick Torresin for helping his Grandpa in a time of need.