Gilbert Doweidt

Gilbert Doweidt Resident of Antioch Gilbert E Doweidt was born in Bellwood, IL on Feb 18, 1926. Gil lost his battle with pneumonia on March 13th. He joined the Navy during WWII and was stationed in CA where he met his future wife Louise Hiebert, and married her at the end of the war. They raised four children in Antioch and lived at the same address for 65 years. Gil, know as "Ducky" to all his friends was a life long Cubs fan and remained so to the end. He worked at US Steel for 37 years and enjoyed his retirement. Ducky is survived by his wife, Louise of 66 years; his four children Larry, Pam, Ronald and Leonard; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Lucille Wasilevich of Arley, AL. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home at 1:00pm on Friday, March 18. In lieu of flowers, the family and Ducky would appreciate donations to Hospice of the Bay Area.

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