USAF TSgt. (Ret.) William B. Gilbert

William B. Gilbert, aged 79 of Fairborn, OH, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2026, at Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek, OH. He was born January 22, 1947, in Weymouth, MA, the son of the late Richard and Ruth Gilbert.

William served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1988, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant (TSgt). His military service took him to several duty stations, including Vietnam and South Korea. It was while stationed in South Korea that he met the love of his life, whom he married shortly thereafter. Following a distinguished career, he retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. William was a devoted Catholic and a dedicated member of Mary, Help of Christians Parish.

William is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Theresa (Chong Mikyong) Gilbert; two brothers; extended family, and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Mary, Help of Christians Parish, 954 N. Maple Avenue, Fairborn, OH, 45324, Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, celebrant. Burial with military honors at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45428. 

Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn, OH.