Helen Marie Ernsberger Gilbert

Helen Marie Ernsberger Gilbert, 88, Fremont, died at the Bethesda Care Center on Friday, Apr. 25, 2014. Helen was born on Jan. 7, 1926 in Continental, Ohio to the now deceased Delbert W. and Ella May (English) Ernsberger. She attended Clyde High School. She was the co-owner of the former Gobles Corner Restaurant and a member of the Fremont VFW. Helen was an excellent Dartball player, having won many awards for her ability. She liked to play Bingo and was an avid fan of both John Wayne and Elvis. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Mary Evelyn) Gilbert, Toledo and Terry (Elaine) Gilbert, Rapid City, S.D. Three grandchildren, two step grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren also survive. Her former husband, Dale Gilbert survives in Florida. Helen was preceded in death by a grandson and three brothers, Francis Ernsberger; Harry Ernsberger; Kenneth Ernsberger, who was killed in WWII; two sisters, Blanche Wagner and Edna Black. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at McPherson Cemetery with the Rev. Andrew Edwards III officiating. Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home 218 South Main St., Clyde is assisting the family with arrangements.

Service Date: 04/29/2014

Service Time: 2:00 pm

Service Location: McPherson Cemetery - Clyde, Ohio