Gilbert L. Squire

Gilbert L. Squire, 93, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Gilbert was born March 24, 1932 in Elyria, to Lester A. and Mildred M. (nee Kline) Squire. Gilbert graduated from Elyria High School, afterward he served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a lifelong farmer, then after retiring from farming, he took up over the road truck driving and for the Chronicle-Telegram. Gilbert enjoyed his time as a 4-H advisor and always looked forward to the Lorain County Fair every year. He was a faithful member of the LaGrange Global Methodist Church, LaGrange. Surviving members of Gilbert's family include children, Diane (Jerry) Brietkrenz, Jay (Michele) Squire and Steven Squire; grandchildren, Joanne (Chris) Phillips, Jon (Alyssa) Brietkrenz, Cordellia Squire, and Adam (Katelyn) Brietkrenz; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Dominick, Carygan, Jayce, Damion, Amy, Clayton and Joslyn. Preceded in death by his wife, Janet; parents, Lester and Mildred Squire; brothers, Gerald and Earl Squire; granddaughter, Claudia; and daughter-in-law, Tamatha Squire. Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1 pm in the LaGrange Global Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., LaGrange. Private burial in the Henrietta Methodist Cemetery, Amherst Township. The Reverend David Smithey to officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Gilbert's name to LaGrange Global Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., LaGrange, OH 44050. 440-322-3717, www.buschcares.com