Bill Gilmore
May 18, 2026
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Bill Gilmore, 85, retired firefighter, died Monday, May 18, 2026.
Rosary will be at 4:30 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, May 22, 2026, at both at St. Thomas of Aquinas Catholic Church.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Ray S. and E. Darlene Gilmore. He is survived by his wife, Pete Gilmore; son, Brad (Kari) Gilmore; daughter, Cindy (J.) Means; grandchildren, Nic (Melissa) Means, Bailey (Michael) Andrako, Tucker Gilmore, Taylor (Jessica) Gilmore, Tanner (Meagan) Gilmore; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Wichita Police and Fire Foundation, P. O Box 782736, Wichita, Kansas 67278, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford, Wichita, KS 67206.
Arranged through Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
Services
Rosary: Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:30 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N. Stratford
Wichita, KS 67206
316-683-6569
Funeral Mass: Friday, May 22, 2026 10:00 am
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N. Stratford
Wichita, KS 67206
316-683-6569
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Bill Gilmore 's name.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N. Stratford
Wichita,
KS
67206
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Deb Andrako
Bill was a dear friend who will be missed. Keeping Pete and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Bill a few times as firefighter. He was a good ole boy who was a lot of fun. Sorry to hear of his passing.
YOU WERE ONE OF THE VERY BEST AND SUPPORTIVE PARENTS I HAD THE PLEASURE TO BE AROUND AND SHARE OUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. YOU WERE A ROCK STAR FATHER AND PARENT THAT WE TOTALLY REPECTED AND LOVED. I WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN IN THE FUTURE. ONE OF THE REALLY GOOD ONES. LOVE TO BRAD KARI KIDS AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOTHER—-COACH JIM RHEEM.
Great to serve under your leadership at Wichita State University. RIP my friend, we’ve got this.