Gillick, William A. (Bill) age 91, of Bloomington, born Feb. 28, 1924, passed away Feb. 6, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William E. and Gertrude (Mostue) Gillick; and wife, Gertrude (Maleski) of 46 years. Survived by wife, Jean Kunitz; sons, Michael, Mark (Julie) and Kevin (LoriAnn); daughter, Kathleen Hesse (Timothy); step-sons, John Kunitz (Sue) and James Kunitz (Sara); 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousin and friends. Bill worked in the brewing industry for 38 years as a bacteriologist, chemist and quality control manager having worked at Miller's, Schmidt's, Grain Belt, Olympia, Pabst and retired from the Stroh Brewery. He is a past President and life member of District St. Paul-Mpls Master Brewers Association of the Americas, a life member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists, past Chairman of North Central Section of A.S.B.C., past President of Lager Vets, is a charter member of the Marian Council Knights of Columbus and a longtime member of American Legion Post #435 and Assumption Church, Richfield. Bill graduated Cum Laude from the College of St. Thomas and did graduate work at Marquette University. He served in the Navy during WWII as a Lieutenant (JG) in cryptography and communications. Visitation 9:30-10:30 AM Thursday, Feb. 11 with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at the Church of the Assumption, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of the Assumption, Richfield, Diabetes Association or charity of donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145