Michael Gilmer's Obituary
Michael Gilmer, 78 of Oakland passed away 3/5/2025. He was born and raised in Oakland CA on 12/4/1946.
Michael graduated from Castlemont High School. He married Patricia Gilmer on 11/17/68 for 56 years. Shortly after he served in the Vietnam war.
Michael worked as a head custodian for Oakland Unified School District. he had a passion for music, fishing, bowling and playing video games.
He leaves to cherish in his memory two daughters Michele (Frank), Washington, Tiffany (Joe) Goss Three grandchildren Monae’ Blacksher, Shanell Goss and Jayden Goss along with his great granddaughter Nyla Blacksher- Rodriguez. His sister Carla Berry and six other siblings, his two sisters-in-law Vira Lovelace and Danita Lauaux and one brother-in-law Ralph Lovelace as well as his nieces and nephews host of family and friends.
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