Schlichting, Gerald J. age 91, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully, Jan. 25, 2017, in Mesa AZ. Born June 3, 1925, to Phillip and Helen Schlichting of Royalton, MN. WWII army veteran and proud member of the VFW and American Legion. Avid golfer and devout Christian. Survived by beloved wife, Dorothy; children, Mary (Robert) and Larry (Nancy); grandchildren, James, Michael, Alexandra, and Jeremy; brother, Kenneth; extended family members, and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Adeline (Billie). Funeral service at 11 am, Tuesday, Feb 7, at St. Bonaventure Church, 901 East 90th Street, Bloomington, MN, 952-854-4733. Visitation at church 1 hour prior to service. GILLBROTHERS.com BLOOMINGTON, MN 952-888-7771