Robert Rexford Gilbert, 78 died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home in Rochester, Minnesota.

Robert was born on June 15, 1937 in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to Alan Gilbert and Loretta Stewart (Krock). Robert was married to his loving wife Caron for 58 years. Caron worked at Mayo Clinic and retired with Bob in 1992.

Robert was in the Marines from 1954-1957. He worked at the Rochester Post Office for 33 years and worked all jobs there. Before he retired in 1992 his last duty was Supt. of window services. Bob and Caron did crafts for 2-3 years after retiring. He enjoyed fishing and camping in Ely, Minnesota, going to the casino, and building and remodeling their home.

Survivors include his wife, Caron (Fischer); son Daniel (Renee) of Oak Lawn, Illinois; daughters Denise (Barton) (Rick) Winters of Wabasha, Minnesota, Debra Wilson of Winona, Minnesota; brothers, Jack McCallum, Gerald McCallum, and Tom Bryant; grandkids, Jeff, Kevin, Kelly, Jennifer and Jason; ten great grandkids and many extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his father.

A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, Minnesota

Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws or Seasons Hospice, both of Rochester, MN.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.