GARNER — Kim S. Gilbert, 74, of Garner, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. A longtime area resident whose working years included construction and manufacturing, Kim found enjoyment in fishing trips, football, drives around Clear Lake and the daily company of family and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, at Garner United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kristin Peters officiating. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery.
Kim Scott Gilbert was born August 12, 1952, in Forest City, the son of William and Delores (Breitkreutz) Gilbert. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1970. He married Patricia Townsend at St. Boniface Catholic Church, and they had two children, Jennifer and Michael.
After high school, Kim worked in construction for several years and at Lauridsen’s in Britt. He later retired from IMI Cornelius in Mason City, then worked for a foundation repair company during his retirement.
His interests took him from fishing waters in Canada to hunting trips in South Dakota and winters in Lake Havasu. Closer to home, he loved taking drives around Clear Lake and following the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings.
Garage parties and daily visits from friends and family were also among the things Kim treasured. Those familiar gatherings were an important part of a life that included both travel and time spent with the people closest to him.
Kim is survived by his special friend, Tally Albertson of Garner; his daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Porter of Winterset; and his son, Michael Gilbert of Albia.
He also leaves his grandchildren, Kelsey (Carson Whitley), Maddison Porter (Chanse Russell), Jake Porter, Luke Porter, Taylor Lackore, Lincoln Gilbert and Lucy Gilbert; and his great-granddaughter, Mila.
His surviving siblings are Larry (Pat) Gilbert of Slater, Iowa, Willie (Beth) Gilbert of Princeton, Missouri, Rick (Diane) Gilbert of Garner, and Jolene Howie of Garner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David Gilbert; his brother-in-law, Jeff Howie; and his nieces, Maggie Howie and Emily Clark.
Family and friends may share memories and condolences through Kim’s obituary at Cataldo Funeral Home.
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