Background
Irps, Gilbert Alvin was born on February 12, 1924 in Chebanse, Illinois, United States. Son of George A. and Constance (Risser) Irps.
Irps, Gilbert Alvin was born on February 12, 1924 in Chebanse, Illinois, United States. Son of George A. and Constance (Risser) Irps.
Student, Kankakee Career Center, 1976-1977.
Farmer, St. Anne, Illinois, 1940-1943; lumber yard manager, DeSelm Lumber Company, Bradley, Illinois, 1950-1980; maintenance worker, Kankakee (Illinois) Valley Park District, since 1982.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Member American Legion (50 Year award 1997), Masons (past master twice), Order of Eastern Star (worthy patron), 113th Seabee Veterans (president 1995-1996).
Married Rosemary Jean Brassard, September 30, 1950. Children: Lana, Carl, Terry, Randy, Gary, Karen, Connie.