Gilbert N. Wold, Jr., age 81 of Maryville, IL, born July 1, 1940 in Joliet, IL, passed away on December 24, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Gilbert was a retired medical technician.  He had worked as investigators for the Will County Health Department and the Polk County, Florida Health Department.  He was a Navy veteran, a member of the American Legion in Troy, IL and Moose Club in Joliet, IL, and enjoyed boating and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Sr. and Eileen ( nee Connelly ) Wold; and sister and brother-in-law, Marianne and David Carlson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia A. ( nee O'Brien ) Wold, whom he married December 4, 1965; two children:  Greg (Rhonda) Wold and Jennifer (Michael) Malito; four grandchildren:  Nicole (Mike) Warran, Joe Malito, Katie Malito and Kelsey Wold; one great-granddaughter, Cherish Pouk; sister, Patricia (James) Veselsky; brother-in-law, Thomas O'Brien; nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be from 12 noon to 1p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville. IL with a service at 1 p.m. officiated by Father Rob Johnson.  Due to current state restrictions, masks are required to be worn.

Burial with military honors will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association or Wounded Warriors and will be received at the funeral home.  Checks should be made payable to the organization of your choice and mailed to 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.