Walter "Nip" Gilson

February 27, 1928 — August 25, 2025

St. Paul

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Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather

Longtime North Ender

Age 97, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Verna.

He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his children, Cheryl (Terrance) VanKampen, Debra (Michael) Milligan, and Michael Gilson; grandchildren, Shelly (Timothy) Strauss, Randy (Michele) VanKampen, Tamela (Joshua) Sumner, Timothy Milligan, and Jordan Wood; and great-grandchildren, Bradley (Kira) VanKampen, Jennifer Strauss, Jacob VanKampen, Riley (Allie) Sumner, Noah Sumner, & Chloe Sumner.

Funeral service 11:00 am Friday, August 29 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B.

Visitation at the funeral home from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, August 28 and 10:00 - 11:00 am Friday, August 29.

Interment Roselawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.

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