Linda L. Gilbertson

Linda L. Gilbertson, age 77, a resident of Collins, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s at Felician Village.

Linda was born on March 11, 1949, in Green Bay, to the late Vernon and Betty (Eichorst) Anderson. Linda attended Valders High School and went on to build a career and family she loved. She worked with Holy Family Home Care and was then the manager of Country Care Assisted Living Facility in Reedsville. Prior to her retirement, she spent many years being the Clerk for the Town of Rockland. On January 7, 1967, Linda married Donald Gilbertson in Maryland. They shared 59 years of love, laughter, adventure, and business. She worked together with Don as the co-owner of Don’s Auto Repair in Collins. One of Linda’s favorite things to do was to go cruising with Don in one of their old cars. She also enjoyed camping, golf cart rides, fishing, and music of all kinds. Above all, her family was her world. She loved spending time with them doing fry outs, playing cards and dice, or just enjoying each other’s company. Linda was the go-to for anything her children needed – anything from serious life advice to ‘how much more seasoning should I put in this soup.’

Linda will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her and her memory will carry on through her loving family. She is survived by her husband: Don Gilbertson, Collins; three children: Lisa (Tyler) Schucknecht, Fremont, Nicky (Scott) Zucchi, Reedsville, Steve (Beth) Gilbertson, Brillion; grandchildren: Josh (Amanda) Schucknecht, New London, Cortny (Eric) Krepline, Valders, Taylor (Coleton) Schuh, Reedsville, Anthony Zucchi (Livvie Ripp), Reedsville, Gwen Gilbertson (Philip), Two Rivers, Ella Gilbertson, Manitowoc, Gavin Gilbertson, Manitowoc, PFC Spencer Gilbertson, Germany, Kelvin Gilbertson, Brillion, Lexie Gilbertson, Brillion; great grandchildren: Korbyn Krepline, Stevie Krepline, and a new arrival coming in October; siblings: Mike (Barb) Anderson, Paul Anderson, Jeff (Lisa) Anderson, Dallas Anderson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Germaine Link, Kathy (Gary) Grassell, Deanna (Paul) Farley, Al Gilbertson, John (Cindy) Gilbertson, Paul Gilbertson (Laurie Olm); a special and mischievous cat: Oscar; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Vernon and Betty Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Orin and Sylvia Gilbertson; son: Shawn Gilbertson; siblings: Judy (Mike) Olm, Vernon Anderson Jr., Chuck Anderson, Diane Anderson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Wayne Gilbertson, Lloyd Link, Jerry Gilbertson, Mary Gilbertson, Nancy Braun, Rita Gilbertson, Carl Gilbertson, and Henry VanderZanden.

A private family life celebration will be held in Linda’s honor.

Linda’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mom’s care team at Holy Family Hospital and the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their generous and dedicated care. Additionally, they would like to thank the staff of St. Mary’s for their compassion and care during Mom’s final week.

Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting Linda’s obituary page at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.