Birth date: Mar 15, 1944 Death date: Dec 25, 2025
Harry Dean “Dino” Gilbert, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A celebration of God's Gift of Eternal Life for Harry Dean Gilbert will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January Read Obituary
Dear Susie and Shannon I am so sorry to see of Dino’s passing. The picture looks just like I remember him❤️. Sending both of you all my love and a big hug. Dino always made sure I could get in your driveway when we had snow so I could pick up my girl, Susie, and take her to work. Shannon, I never told Susie about the wild parties you had when they were out of town, it’s our little secret. lol I will be thinking of you both in the coming days and keeping you in my prayers.
Love, Suzy Swearingen
Grandpa Gilbert, I love you
More than I could possibly express. Our family loves you so much! Little Michael lights up when he sees you! I miss you so much, and it doesn’t feel real that you’re not with us. Thanks for telling Jesus to give the cowboys a win on Christmas. That gave us all a smile at the end of the game because we all laughed about how grandpa was sitting with Jesus watching the game and he was telling him my family really would smile at a win and they need that right now. Which is a perfect example of the kind of man he was. He always put his family first. Grandpa is a role model I looked up to my whole life. He worked hard with his hands, he knew how to fix everything, he was an amazing husband, kind hearted, funny as all get out, and overall he walked with God in a way that should be admired by everyone. When I served in the army I was so proud to follow his footsteps. And now I’m so proud to be following the example he set out For all of us to see. Strong willed, god first, family first, lead with love and kindness in you heart, and be the kind of husband my grandkids will look up to and say wow he really loved his wife just like I did. I miss you so much, but I will see you one day when I get to the pearly gates and your waiting for me. I love you grandpa!
Rest in peace Grandpa Dean💞
Forever in our hearts
My heart will never be the same. He was more than an Uncle to me. He was and always will be my favorite. I will miss him beyond measure. Rest in Peace Uncle Dean... Love, Cis
