Life story Gilbert Mouser, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Hanover Health and Rehab Center in Hanover. Born November 20, 1921 in Marshall, Illinois, he was the son of Nathan and Nonnie Bell (Ivy) Mouser. Mr. Mouser was raised in Madison and graduated from North Madison High School in 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from July 15, 1942 to October 10, 1945. He was aboard the USS John Hood in the Asiatic Pacific and North African and European campaigns as a Signalman, Second Class. He retired as a gunner from the former Jefferson Proving Ground on September 30, 1977 after thirty-one years of civil service. He attended Hopewell Baptist Church and was a member of Schmidlapp Masonic Lodge in Kent. He enjoyed farming and all sports. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Carolyn and Ken Isenberg of Louisville, Kentucky, and Marilyn and Jay Cline of Hanover; two sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Nancy Mouser of Deputy, and Gary and Michelle Mouser of Madison; seven grandchildren: Tammy, Gary Joe, Sophie, Jason, Jennifer, Shane and Shelly; nine great grandchildren: Savannah, Sydney, Rocco, Raquel, Samuel, Jude, Ethan, Lillian and Graham; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, the former Virginia Fewell on May 4, 2012, and to whom he was married on April 21, 1944; one sister, Donletta Mouser Mattox; and one brother, Victor Wayne Mouser. Funeral service will be conducted by Dan Isenberg at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Lytle Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Vail Chapel, 117 Holt Drive, Madison. The Honor Guards of the US Navy and Jefferson Post #9, American Legion will conduct military graveside services at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where interment will follow. Friends and family may call at the Lytle Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Vail Chapel, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice. Contribution envelopes are available at the funeral home. Visitation DetailsSaturday May 14, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pmService InformationSaturday May 14, 2016 1:00pmInterment DetailsIndiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gilbert Mouser, please visit our floral store. Please click here to view the video tribute