Charles Alexander Gilbertson

Charles Alexander “Alex” Gilbertson, age 40, passed away tragically on July 31st, 2020. He was born June 15th, 1980 in Columbus, OH to Melinda Eichenlaub and Gary Gilbertson. Alex was a 1998 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School where he then enlisted into the United State Marines. He served 3 tours in the Middle East as an Infantry mortarman and was known as a proud Marine. Alex was passionate about art leading to his attendance at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida expressing his artistic abilities from playing the guitar to drawing action comics. He is survived by his son, Ashton Christianson; his loving parents Melinda and William “Bill” Eichenlaub; brother, William “Billy” (Katie Schiffman) Eichenlaub; sister Anne Eichenlaub; brother Dustin Gilbertson; and grandma Linda Hersman. Numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews; along with many special friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Nancy Eichenlaub and Grandpa Charles L. Hersman. Family and friends may visit 2-6:00pm on Friday, August 14, at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 with a funeral service to follow at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family will be starting a GoFundMe page for Ashton in memory of Alex: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4j4m3s-alexs-memorial-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1