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.