John, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Mary Emily Gilman (nee Foreman). Loving father of Joyce Greber (Carl), Neil (Sue), Brian (the late Debbie), Paul (Debbie), and the late Jay Gilman. Dear grandfather of Allison Kruder (Jason) and Marie Gilman and great grandfather of Evan and Maddie Kruder. Dear brother of Neil Gilman and the late Peggy (Richard) Andre. John was a graduate of The University of Minnesota, packaging engineer for P&G and Revlon Realistic and longtime resident of College Hill. Passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016 at age 93. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Tuesday March 29 from 5-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at little Flower Church 5560 Kirby Ave., Mt. Airy Wednesday March 30 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harmony Foundation 110 Seventh Ave. N. Suite 200 Nashville TN 37203. Condolences at hodapp funeralhome.com