Richard Donald Gilbert, 61

| June 2, 2012 9:00 PM

Richard Donald Gilbert, 61, of Post Falls, passed away May 23, 2012, after battling cancer. He was born in Coeur d’Alene on March 21, 1951. Richard graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School.

Richard was married to Kathie Lynn Gilbert also of Coeur d’Alene. He worked as an equipment operator for Post Falls Highway District.

He is survived by his son, Richard J. Gilbert; daughter Amanda L. Huckaby; grandchildren, Vada Gilbert, Sullivan Gilbert, Tobias Huckaby and Cassidy Huckaby, sister Sheri Smith and brother Brett Gilbert.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Kathie Gilbert; son Baby Boy Gilbert; brother Warren Gilbert; brother Les Barr; sister Marie Kramer and sister Donna Gilbert.

A memorial will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Silver Beach Resort in Spirit Lake. Please sign and view Richard’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.