Gilbert L. Ninnemann, 89, of Wausau, passed away peacefully September 25th after a battle with Covid, under the care of Froedtert Hospital, Kenosha. He was born to the late Julius and Ida (Buss) Ninnemann on May 30, 1932 Gilbert was born and raised on his family's farm where he remained for the entirety of his life. He met and married the love of his life, Betty, on June 13, 1953.  Together Gib and Betty worked the family farm alongside his parents until fully taking it over in the 1960's. They had two ambitious sons together who carry on the family legacy. He served his community on the Wausau School Board for multiple terms, as well as being active with the Marathon County Farm Buereau, and the Marathon County Holsteins Association. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cared deeply for those he loved.  He loved spending time with his friends, traveling with them for a season, and many phone conversations as they aged.  He enjoyed countless hours gardening with his grandchildren, cooking for his family, and gathering together to celebrate one another, or just enjoying a simple meal together. His faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was always his foundation, and grew stronger as his physical body grew weaker.  His passion became sharing the message of Christ with anyone who would hear it,.  He enjoyed reading the Bible with Betty, every evening, as well as singing together.  His last moments were spent reciting scripture and praying to hs Great God. He is survived by his two sons; Herbert (Carol) Ninnemann, Fred (Donna) Ninnemann all of Wausau, 10 grandchildren; Kris  (Francis) Dolezal, Wausau, Jamie (Jeremiah) Detert, Appleton, Sarah (Jason) Kuiken, California, Brittany Ninnemann, Wausau, Aaron (Ashley) Ninnemann, Wausau, Amanda (Ben) Graham, Wausau, Adam (Abby) Ninnemann, Wausau, Alex Ninnemann, Wausau, Luke Ninnemann, Florida, and David Zuke, Wausau, 22 great grandchildren; Courtney, Kyle, Braeden, Aubrey, Elijah, Jacob, Skylar, Asher, Mikayla, Noah, Mason, Miles, Nicholas, Elliana, Lydia, Clara, Ansel, Aleah, Adam Jr., Philip, Natalie, Theodore; as well as his sister Johanna Schultz and Lois Narlock.  Preceded in death by siblings Elaine Witstrand, Elora Storm, Merlin Ninnemann, and Gerald Ninnemann. The family would like to thank Interim Healthcare and their staff for the care and support they provided to both Gilbert and Betty over the last years. Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 with visitation staring at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com For those who can not be here for the service you may watch via Zoom with the following link. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91703968471?pwd=MEVoSzFvQ2RwQlZTcVFtYUZ5NXBQQT09 Meeting ID: 917 0396 8471 Passcode: 930890