Knute Axel Gilbertson

Gilbertson, Knute Axel of Minnetonka, MN died on February 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Knute is survived by a son Mark (Mary) Gilbertson, Maple Grove, MN; a daughter Ann (Brian) Fitzgerald, San Jose, CA; grandchildren Brittany Gilbertson; Brenton (Angela) Gilbertson; Trey Fitzgerald; and Jakobe Fitzgerald; and great-grandchildren Axel and Liliana Gilbertson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Joann Gilbertson; two infant daughters Sara, 1960 and Sondra, 1961; his parents Axel and Ella Gilbertson, Galesville, WI; brother Stanley Gilbertson; and sister Beatrice Ranieri. Knute was born April 8, 1931 in Galesville, WI in the family home his father had constructed two years earlier. He was educated in the Galesville school system graduating from Galesville High School in 1949. He enrolled at LaCrosse State Teachers College planning to pursue a career teaching history. After one year he transferred to Luther College, Decorah, IA where he graduated in 1953 with a major in business administration. He served for two years in the United States Army as Technical Sergeant in Special Intelligence. After his service, he returned to the LaCrosse, WI area where he was employed by the State of Wisconsin for four years and then moved to Ames, IA where he was employed for ten years as the plant personnel manager at Bourns, Inc., an electronic component facility. The family relocated to Minnetonka, MN in 1969 where Knute was employed in the computer and communications industries by Control Data Corp for 24 years, PeopleNet Communications Corp for 15 years, and RTT Mobile Interpretation for six years. His professional management and executive experience was in Human Resources and Administration. He was an active member of Minnetonka Lutheran Church for 55 years, a Rotarian in Iowa, a member of the Izaak Walton League, a golfer, hunter, and to those who knew him, an encyclopedia of history, geography, and interesting facts. A special thanks to the staff of Methodist Hospital and Amira Choice Minnetonka for their support. Service will be 12:30 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024 with visitation 90 minutes prior at the Minnetonka Campus of Bethlehem Lutheran Church located at 16023 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN. Internment services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Pine Cliff Cemetery, Galesville, WI near his wife and infant daughters. Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020

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Knute Axel Gilbertson

April 8, 1931 - February 11, 2024

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Knute Axel Gilbertson

April 8, 1931 - February 11, 2024

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