Ryan Gilbert

GILBERT, Ryan W.; of Bluffton, South Carolina formerly of Ortonville and Clarkston; passed away surrounded by family on May 21, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer; age 49; husband of Tonya (nee Betts); father of Kirsten ( H. Jacob Foster) Gilbert, Natalie (fiancé Alik Thomas) Gilbert and Peyton (Mikayla) Gilbert; also survived by many other family members and friends. Ryan graduated from Brandon High School in 1991 and worked as a millwright. He loved the ocean, especially fishing/crabbing and spending time on the beach. He was a jokester and called the family Frenchton dog, Crüe, his grandbaby. Ryan was an avid University of Michigan fan; all are requested to wear U of M attire on Wednesday. Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00am with a funeral service at 12:30pm. The services will be livestreamed/ posted on the funeral home website. Graveside service to follow at Ortonville Cemetery, Ortonville. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to the family (Gofundme being set up). Please leave a memory or condolence at the online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com