I am so sorry to hear about Gibby passing away... I just found out this morning. I was ALWAYS over joyed to run into him out and about, Spartan Games, social events.. we went to a Pistons game earlier this year.  Had a great time. Golfed with him in the Womens Council outing, took him to Common Ground..  Seems like yesterday.  I am so Sorry.  Our Prayers and Thoughts go out to Dan's Family and his Many Many Friends.  He was a True Friend. Jeff & Candy Watson

Laura, your father will be missed by so many!
You were the greatest love of his life!

I have known Dan since we grew up on Oakwood Lane and attended Cady school. I will so miss
his humor and laughter, he always left me smiling.  Although I never met you Laura, I feel as though I know you as every conversation your dad and I shared,
he spoke lovingly of you.  He was so proud of you. Your father was a good man.  
God speed my dear friend, you will be missed.

Gibby,Gibby,Gibby,, our buddy Dan. What a great man, what a great friend to many.  What a love for life. May you rest in peace Dan. I'm happy to know you have peace now.  And Laura, I know you know this, but I need to say it. You were NOT just the apple of your Dad's eye. You were NOT even a whole truck load of perfect apples to your Dad. You were the entire orchard and cider mill combined ! He loves you and always was so proud of you. As we all are. Carry on his joy for life, and his zest for friendships. Gibby,Gil,Danny,,,etc. ,all,equals a good friend. Dan will be missed, but NEVER,NEVER will be forgoten. Love ya pal,,,. Dan OHara, East Lansing,MI

Dan,you will be missed by all who crossed your path. laura dietrich

Laura,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was always impressed by the inclusive actions of your Mother and Ron, your Father, Nathan and yourself to live like one big family.
Linda Powell

LAURA,
YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR!   WE REALLY ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW HIM THESE LAST FEW YEARS.   HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED,,,,,,

Laura, 
Your dad was a great guy and helped us get our favorite home just down the street from him on Lafleur.  He will be missed by many.
Liz Karkau

Dan was a Great GUY!!!  we're all going to miss him.

Danny, oh Danny! What can you say about Dan Gilbert. Most of us picture him with a mischievous smile and contagious humor. 
Dan so loved daughter Laura and always let us know about their adventures together, small and large. Joanne and I , Emily and Marian will miss you dear friend. You made this world a better place for all of us. You cared and you reminded us to see the humor in about everything you did. - Barney (Roger) McCoy

I have a lot of fun memories with Dan that I laugh about as they come to mind over the years. Today they made me cry but they will make me laugh again soon when I think about my buddy. 
Dan you were and still are a special person in my life. Thanks for all the memories and please rest in peace. 
You will be missed but never forgotton.
Love
Brad

Sandy and Laura. I was so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. He was the real deal. A kind and loving father. Laura you are a cherished daughter and you had the hearts of two men! Rejoice in his memory and on a lighter note... I truly wish I had captured Dan and Ron planting mums together on film! Priceless! Always working together to make you a happy home! Our sympathies. Tony and Julie

Danny and I grew up together on Oakwood Lane. We spent many a summer day as children, getting into trouble and having fun doing it. We always had a good time together, even later in life. It was a sad day when I learned of his passing - he will be missed and remembered always.

Laura, Dale E, Sandy, and to all of the many friends that were fortunate to have had the honor and privilege of knowing Danny; his impact touched so many in such a positive way that he forever live in all of us. I'm just sorry that I can't be there with everyone to celebrate his life with you, but whenever I think of Danny, nothing more than a huge smile comes to my face, because I was the luckiest person in the world to have him as my friend.

Mike London

Laura... We'll all sadly miss your fathers smile, and humor. My wife, and I have known Danny since highschool, and it was he that brought us together some 43 years ago.  Danny was a friend, one of a kind, full of energy, and always there with a smile.  As sad a moment this is, please know that you were his pride, and joy.  We'll remember him forever, and I can assure you that whenever we get together with old friends, Danny's name will always bring a kind smile, and laughture to everyone's face. Oh the stories we could tell, and maybe will one day we will.  God bless, and "see you again old friend!"
Donny & Ginny Marhofer (Spring Lake, NC)

 Hello, I have known Dan for about 30 years and was always touched by his outgoing and friendly manner.  He supported me in my political endeavors especially in my race/campaign for the US Congress in 1988.  Dan's sage advice and friendship will be truly missed.  God Bless.

To Dan's family-he will be sadly missed. I call Dan a "once in a lifetime friend." You could only meet someone as good as Dan once and his friendship lasted for a lifetime. My prayer for you is that you find comfort knowing that Dan is in a better place.

Laura,
I didn't know your dad, but when we talked about our families before Panhel Elections, I could hear in your voice how important he was to you. I was so saddened to hear of his passing and I'm wishing you all the strength and support in the world in the months to come. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Daniel Charles Gilbert

25 August, 1951 – 28 October, 2012

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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