Clare Elizabeth (Chesnut) Gilbert

Clare Elizabeth Gilbert age 90, of Deshler, died early Sunday morning, May 3, 2020 at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green.

Her Legacy… She was born January 29, 1930 to Purl and Leona (Lauerman) Chesnut in Troy, Ohio.  Clare graduated from Troy High School.  She married Robert Clark Gilbert on March 25, 1976.  For 20 plus years, she was an Alternative Learning Teacher in Henry County.  She was a member of the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Deshler and the Deshler Garden Club.

Her Family… She is survived by her husband Robert; children: David (Jill) Pfister, New Carlisle, OH, Ann Morrett, Springboro, OH and Neil (Julie) Pfister, Napoleon; son-in-law, Greg Davis, Chillicothe; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Pfister; daughter Martha Davis and siblings: Richard Chesnut, John Chesnut, and Marjorie Chesnut.

Her Farewell Services… Public services will be at a later date.