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George W Gillis
Born: February 10th, 1934
Died: November 1st, 2021
Obituary
George W. Gillis, 87, of Burlington, Iowa died Monday, November 1, 2021.
Born February 10, 1934 in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the son of George A. and Edna May Gillis.
He was an Army veteran and was an over the road truck driver. He was of the Christian faith.
He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lake Rathbun and loved his job as a “professional tourist”.
Survivors include his four children; Chuck Gillis Sr. and Rick (Lynnette) Gillis both of Burlington and Lori (Terry) Peterman of Douglas, WY and Estella Ritchie of Burlington; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother Kenneth Gillis; two sisters Betty Jackson and Virginia McElderry; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Catherine Brown, son Lonnie Gillis, brother Bobbie Gillis and two grandsons, Anthony “Tony” Gallegos and Tharon Gillis.
The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 5th at Lunning Chapel. The graveside service and interment will follow at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Pastor Dean Graber will officiate.
Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. until the time of military rites on Friday at Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com