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Gilbert A. Pitt, Jr.

June 19, 1929 - October 10, 2026


Visitation:
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 - 9:30am to 10:30am
St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church
111 N. Church Street
Thorp, WI 54771

Services:
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 - 10:30am
St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church
111 N. Church Street
Thorp, WI 54771

Full Obituary

     GILBERT A. “BUD” PITT, JR, age 97, of Mosinee, WI, formerly of Thorp, WI, returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 10, 2026.  His family was able to surround him with their love and memories before he passed.  His devotion to his faith and his family gave him much support through his life.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp.  Rev. Stanislaus Michael Antony will officiate, and burial will follow in Old St. Hedwig Catholic Cemetery, rural Thorp.  Pallbearers will be: Wayde Schwarz, Guy Pitt, Alan Schwarz, Jacob Pitt, Alex Rahal, Ben Rahal, Gunner Quast, David Knuth.  Military rites will be conducted by the Cecil Tormey Thorp American Legion Post #118.  Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until time of service.  
     Gilbert Archie Pitt, Jr. was born on June 19, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI, to Gilbert Archie Pitt, Sr. and Gunda Marie (Johnson) Pitt.  He attended Thorp High School class of 1947, and then immediately enlisted into the U.S. Army.  He lived in several small WI towns, but ultimately spent many years in Thorp where he met and married the love of his life, Dorothy A. Papierniak.  They were united in marriage on November 4, 1951 at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, rural Thorp. Their life together of 63 years was always about family.  Gilbert received his degree in engineering and drafting later in Milwaukee WI while working for P & H Harnischfeger.  He worked there for 44 years in the gantry crane division and was proud to have one of his cranes in NASA in Cape Canaveral, FL.  Gilbert loved hunting and fishing with many family trips to Canada.  He loved carving and playing the harmonica for his family and friends, making many memories for everyone.  Gilbert and Dorothy shared a love for family and grew that throughout their life, having 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.  Gilberts’ unending patience, guidance, support and tenderness was felt by them all.  His big smile and bright blue eyes will be missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace in the loving arms of his Creator. 
     Gilbert is survived by his children: Paul of Withee, WI, Guy of Mosinee, WI, and Janis (Wayde) Schwarz of Berlin, WI; his grandchildren: Melissa (Jason) Prestwood of Rockledge, FL, Theresa (Harry) Porter of Dayton, OH, Angela (Edwardo) DeJesus of Rockledge, FL, Jacob  (Malory) Pitt of DuBay, WI, Samantha (Gunner) Quast of Wausau, WI, Alan (Analynn) Schwarz of Roseville, MN, Marie (David) Knuth of Ripon, WI; great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Evon Pitt-Johnson of Withee, WI, Mary Pitt of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
     He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; 2 brothers: Donald and Jon Pitt; his sister: Vonnie; his parents; and daughters-in-law: Jane and Robin Pitt.