Gilbert Henry Rewerts of Sterling was born May 13, 1930, and passed away May 3, 2014, at his home in Sterling, CO, surrounded by his loving family. Gilbert, son of Henry and Marie Rewerts was born in Doniphan, NB, grew up in Brule, NB, until moving to a family farm in Crook, CO, in 1943. He was a graduate of Crook High School. He became a Sterling resident in 1957.

Gilbert became a surveyor in Northeastern CO and later transferred to Alaska. He has his name on a survey plaque on a mountain north of Bremen Glacier. As a War Veteran, Gilbert served his country in the Korean War in a special task force running heavy equipment. Gilbert became a part owner along with Jim Pebley and Leonard Berhost in Kapernik Excavating. Gilbert leveled many acres of the land in Northeastern Colorado with his D8 caterpillar, making it easier for the farmers to irrigate their land.

Gilbert married Elsie Reini, June 30, 1957. He was the loving father of three children, Glen, Diana, and David. He was a generous provider instilling strong morals and traditional values in his family.   He provided many fun times with his family through his many interests of hunting, fishing, boating and snowmobiling. Gilbert was a gifted artist and woodworker. He created many intricately, detailed carvings out of walnut of replicas from significant machinery or modes of transportation from his life. For instance, his father's buggy, their first tractors, cars, or pickups, his D8 caterpillar, and a steam engine to name a few. His work was featured in COUNTRY Extra magazine.

Gilbert is survived by his wife Elsie, his children, Glen and Joyce Rewerts of Berthoud, Diana Propst of Thornton, David and Tracy Rewerts of Erie. Grandchildren include Stephen and Tammy Rewerts, Greg and Sarah Erthal, Michelle and Matt Cross, Rachel, Eric, Jason, and Torre Propst, and Kirsten and Kaylee Rewerts. His three great grandchildren are Logan, Audrey, and Blake Rewerts. His brothers, James and wife, Alice Rewerts of Evans, Larry and wife, Peggy Rewerts of Sterling, brother-in-law Famer and wife, Friedle Reini of Denver, and Sister-in laws, Gloria Rewerts of Montana, Julia Deepe of Kansas and Inga Stahl of Sterling, along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, LaVern and two brother-in laws, Carl Deepe and Robert Stahl and two nephews, Norman Reini and Ken Rewerts.

Gilbert was a member of First English Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and Trustee. The family wants to thank everyone for their love and prayers during Gilbert's illness.   A viewing will be held Friday, May 9, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at First English Lutheran Church with burial following at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, CO. Memorial gifts can be made to First English Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Plains, Inc.