Obituary for Gilbert "Gil" Peter Valerius

Age 93 of Osseo, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020. He was a much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather who will be remembered for his kindness and love of family.

Gil was preceded in death by parents, John and Martha Valerius; and brothers, Ralph, Alfred, and Arthur Valerius. Gil is survived by beloved wife of 66 years, Anna Mae Valerius; children, Jane (Donald) Lenz, Mary Kolkind, Thomas (Dawn), Paul (Jackie), Steven (Elaine), and John (Kim). His grandchildren; Chris, Melissa (Brian), Eric (Diane), Kevin (Lindsay), Matt (Jessica), Kelly (Tim), Andy, Ben, Charlie, Danny, Pete, Tony, Anne, Jill, Sam and Jacob; and great grandchildren, Lucy, Jenna, Nolan and Landon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St NE, Osseo. Interment at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Osseo. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, or donors favorite charity .

Social distance and masks will be observed.