Klyde Gebelein

Klyde J. Gebelein, age 76, of Colby, passed away at home June 5, 2023, with his family by his side.

Klyde was born on February 3, 1947 in Rozellville to Arlo and Lucille (Patrie) Gebelein. He received his education at St. Andrew’s Catholic School in Rozellville and Marshfield Public Schools.

Klyde married Joan (Kilty) Gebelein on August 6, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby. They have two children: Chris (Dennis) Johnson of Stratford and Tom Gebelein of Colby, and one grandchild, Ashley Gebelein of Colby. When Klyde moved to Colby in 1966, he worked for Johnson Silo and Lumber Company where he did cement work, silo building and working in the woods. He purchased the silo equipment in 1968 and started his own company.

Winters he worked for Feirer Oil Company and later at the Colby Bowling Alley. In 1973, he purchased his first Bobcat and hydro-hammer and he continued excavation work for over 40 years while always updating and keeping his equipment looking like new.

During the years on his jobs he met numerous people and made many friends throughout the state. In the early years of marriage, many weekends found his family camping and fishing with “Grandma and Grandpa Kilty” and their family. As the children grew, camping became less important and time was spent with extended families playing cards on the weekends and talking about the “Good old days.”

Klyde’s wish was to remain at home during his final months. He was able to do so because of the love, care and compassion provided by Joan. He was able to keep a positive attitude the past months because of the caring and thoughtfulness of Chris and her amazing ability to make the darkest days seem brighter. The time of the year he most enjoyed was the rifle hunting with Tom. They always had an ongoing bet as to who would get the first buck. Tom will agree, Dad usually won the bet.

For the past year, most Saturdays were spent with Ashley, enjoying the delicious meals she provided. Grandpa enjoyed listening to her experiences working and furthering her education to become a registered nurse. The family spent hours playing Yahtzee and Uno. Grandpa never did get to teach her his favorite card game of cribbage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

There will be a visitation held for the public on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. A private family memorial service will take place immediately after. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home and Compassus Hospice and their wonderful nurses for the care they provided these few months.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com Paid obituary 137699