- Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (6681 S. 51st St. Franklin Wi) from Noon-2pm.
- Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (6681 S. 51st St. Franklin Wi) immediately following visitation at 2pm with Military Honors to follow.
- Interment will take place on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery (14875 W. Greenfield Ave, New Berlin Wi) at 10am.
Donald John Gebert
Donald John Gebert, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at 5:22 a.m., surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 25, 1928, to Fred and Josephine (Peissig) Gebert, Don grew up with a strong sense of faith, integrity, and humor that guided him throughout his life. He lived with a steady grace and a ready smile, meeting every challenge with quiet strength and humility. In 1955, Don married the love of his life, Marjorie Ellen (Vircks) Gebert, and together they built a home filled with laughter, love, and unwavering devotion. Their marriage of more than seventy years was a living example of God’s faithfulness and enduring love.
Don began his career at Kurth Malting, then entered into the Army where he served between the years 1950-1952. After his service he then returned to work at Kurth Malting. He spent many working years at AAA Environmental Services in 1965 and retired at age 65 where he then he worked part-time at Oak Creek Fitness until the age of 90. He was admired for his reliability, strong work ethic, and genuine kindness. Beyond his professional life, he gave freely of his time to his community and church. He served as Vice President of AAL Branch 840 and was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he served faithfully on the church council and school board. Outside of work and service, Don loved the simple joys of life — fishing, deer hunting, playing dart ball, and cribbage while always sharing a good laugh with friends and family. His humor, warmth, and generosity touched everyone who knew him.
Don is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie, and their five children: Marla (Rick) Stockland, Bryan (Ramona) and the late Doris, Diane (Chenoa), Craig (Donna), and Allen (the late Louise). Loving Grandpa of the late Melissa, David, Troy, Jeffrey, Amanda, Marshall, Melissa, Matthew, Crystal, and Jessie as well as, 13 great-grandchildren. Donald is the loving brother of Fred (Roseann) and Dale (Marcy) as well as the late Kenneth, Anita (the late Conrad and Chuck), Melvin (Pat), Gene, Jim, Nancy (Clarence). Brother-in-law to Leona and Caroline. His spirit will live on in the hearts of his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Franklin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Franklin, Wi, from Noon – 2pm. The funeral service will follow at 2pm with Military honors. Interment will take place on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at Highland Memorial Park at 10am.
Please click here to make a donation to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Donald’s memory.
My condolences to family and friends of Uncle Don. Like all our aunts and uncles, Don was a pillar of the family . . . A pillar with a funny bone! He will be missed. But we can look forward to seeing him again in his new home someday. God’s blessings during this sad time of loss and happy time of remembering and celebrating. Love, Shelley
John 14:2:
“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”
Please accept our condolences. My grandparents, Rosemary and Joseph Lengyel, knew him very well through St. Paul’s Lutheran Franklin. We will pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
Oh, I can hear his laugh now. He was another dad to me and friends growing up at St. Paul’s Lutheran School. He was involved in so many things and taught us so many lessons. He will always be missed.