William A. Gile

William 'Bill' A. Gile, Jr., aged 76, of Soquel, CA, passed away on February 1, 2025 as a result of illness.

Bill was born on July 26, 1948 to parents Willam Sr. and Olive (a.k.a. Gerri) in Wichita, KS. After Bill graduated from high school in 1967, he went on to enlist in the U.S. Army, eventually being assigned to the 173d Airborne.

Following his military service, Bill worked for many decades with the U.S. Postal Service.

In 1972, Bill met his future wife Kathleen in Watsonville, CA. Bill and Kathy went on to raise two daughters, Heidi and Kira.

In 1997, Bill retired and spent his time thereafter pursuing his many favorite hobbies.

Bill was predeceased by his parents and two siblings. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

A separate announcement regarding services will be made at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization Bill was a strong supporter of.

Published in The Pajaronian · February 5, 2025