Donovan Goblirsch, 82, of Gilbert and formerly of Redwood Falls, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at The Waterview Pines in Virginia, Minn. A private family funeral service was held; burial will be in the Ft. Ridgely Cemetery, Fairfax.
 Donovan George Goblirsch, the son of Herbert and Bertha (Wensman) Goblirsch, was born April 2, 1940 in New Avon Township, Redwood County. Donovan was a graduate of Belview High School and a member of the US Army National Guard. He farmed with his father for over 20 years. In 1961, Donovan married Carol Ann Mehler and to that marriage five children were born.
 Donovan attended vo-tech at Granite Falls where he earned his certificate in Real Estate. He worked as a realtor in Marshall and there he met Barbara Julius Devine. They married in 1982 in Fairfax. The couple moved to Gilbert in 1986 where Donovan continued working as a real estate agent for Culbert Realty. Later he received his brokerage license and owned and operated Donovan Goblirsch Realty. He also worked as a security guard for Midwest GSSC.
 Donovan was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where he was in the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the Men’s Choir and sang in Fr. Perkovich’s Polka Mass. He also sang with the New Ulm Concord Singers. Donovan was an active participant in the Gilbert American Legion, serving as District Commander 7 and 8 and State Chaplain for three years. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Eveleth Lions Club, and Gilbert Planning and Zoning. Donovan served as Gilbert Councilman for several years.
 Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children Jeanette (Allen) Dick-Goblirsch and Kevin Goblirsch; step-children Mary (Joseph) Mayers and Robert (Sharon) Devine; grandchildren Trystyn, Donna, Lauren, Devon, Victoria, Katelyn, Arthur, Edward, Arianna, Zachary and Vaughn; great-granddaughter Lux; and brothers Gerald (Pat), James, and Denis (Cindy).
 He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Bertha; former wife Carol Ann; sons Michael and Gregory; and daughter Nancy Lynn.