Ronald Edward Gilbert Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald Edward Gilbert of Flandreau, South Dakota, who passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Edward Gilbert to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlene Heminger and Roy Buffalo; his brother Don Buffalo; his grandparents, Felix and Agnes Heminger; his great-grandparents, Rev. Albert Heminger and Ruth Abigail Wakeman (Towastewin); and his great-great-grandparents, Anthony, Lucy Heminger (Tawipaindaye), Thomas Wakeman (Wowinape), Judith Minnetonka (Tatiyhuakawazawin), Ta Oyate Duta (Little Crow) and Mary Wakeman.
He is survived by: his sons, Ben Gilbert (Betty) of Sloan and Ron Gilbert, Jr. (Gina) of Flandreau, SD; his grandchildren, Payne Gilbert of Flandreau, SD, Derek Gilbert of Delray Beach and Brooklyn Gilbert of Sloan, Iowa; and his siblings, LeAnn Tallbear of Sisseton, SD, Helen Gilbert of Flandreau, SD, Wendy Gilbert of Flandreau, SD and Bill Gilbert of Flandreau, SD. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A wake was held on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 at 4:30 PM at the Eastman Hall (612 S Center St, Flandreau, SD 57028). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at the First Presbyterian Cemetery (22882 SD-13, Flandreau, SD 57028).
