Gilbert (Gibby) L. Lippert, 67, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.  Gib was born December 22, 1953, in Wausau to Beatrice (Osborne) and Robert Pyykonen. Gib attended Wausau East High School but quit to join the Army. He then worked for Marathon County Park Department for 25 years. On August 5, 2003, he married Elsa Myers in Las Vegas. His favorite past time was fishing, he loved trolling for Walleye with his friend Pat Nievinski and hunting with his lifelong friend Sid Wesenick at their hunting cabin which they built. He also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino and shooting pool. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Elsa, Kronenwetter, two children, Sonia (Mike) Werner, Athens and Renae (Phil) David, Georgia,  two step children, Scott Wolfe, Schofield, and Stacy (Aaron Copenhaver) Wergin, Kronenwetter, eleven grandchildren Zachary, Justin, Tyler, Hayden, Brandon, Cole, Collin, Samantha, Isabel, twins Tessa and Alexis, seven great grandchildren, along with his siblings, Barbara Dallman, Weston, Wayne (Cheryl) Lippert, Wausau, He is proceeded in death by his parents Beatrice and Robert, and sister, Diane Neumann. Per Gibs request he will be cremated, and a celebration of life will take place on Sunday August 1st, 2021, at Relocation Pub & Eatery, 1801 County Hwy XX, Kronenwetter from 12- 3. Military honors will be at 1. The family would like to thank Dr. Haque and the team at the Regional Cancer Center and Hospice for their caring compassion during his illness.