Interment June 1, 2023
BRILL, GEORGE
Rank & Branch:
CPL US ARMY
War Period:
KOREA
Date of Birth:
06/27/1932
Date of Death:
05/11/2023
Buried At:
SECTION 28 SITE 629
George Brill, 90, of Des Plaines Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2023. George was born on June 27th, 1932, to Stephen and Katherine Brill in Chicago, Illinois. George honorably, served in the US Army Artillery Unit at Fort Sill for 2 years. He then went on to marry Gwendolyn (nee Gerken) and start their life together in 1957. Throughout his life he had a variety of jobs from working for family members as an auto mechanic in their gas stations to owning / working in his own Shell station as a mechanic for 24 years. He also worked with his brother Steve putting down asphalt for S. Brill Asphalt, and out of necessity created his own sealcoat company, GB Blacktop, sealcoating parking lots and driveways.
George cherished his family, loved going fishing, gardening, sitting by a fire, traveling to watch bowling tournaments, family gatherings, a good game of cards, a good hotdog with his great grandson Grant, pizza with the family, and having his yearly Christmas tree decorating party. Most of all George loved spending as much time with his family as possible, they meant the world to him.
George Brill is preceded in death by his parents Stephen C. and Katherine Brill, his wife Gwendolyn Brill, his brother Stephen Brill, his sister Loraine Doberstein (Jim) and brother Ernie Brill.
He retired at the age of 70 years young to enjoy his life which he did to the fullest, riding his bike everywhere, gardening, traveling, and enjoying his family, friends, and neighbors to the end. He is deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts.
Interment Thursday June 1, 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
BRILL, GEORGE
Rank & Branch:
CPL US ARMY
War Period:
KOREA
Date of Birth:
06/27/1932
Date of Death:
05/11/2023
Buried At:
SECTION 28 SITE 629
George Brill, 90, of Des Plaines Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2023. George was born on June 27th, 1932, to Stephen and Katherine Brill in Chicago, Illinois. George honorably, served in the US Army Artillery Unit at Fort Sill for 2 years. He then went on to marry Gwendolyn (nee Gerken) and start their life together in 1957. Throughout his life he had a variety of jobs from working for family members as an auto mechanic in their gas stations to owning / working in his own Shell station as a mechanic for 24 years. He also worked with his brother Steve putting down asphalt for S. Brill Asphalt, and out of necessity created his own sealcoat company, GB Blacktop, sealcoating parking lots and driveways.
George cherished his family, loved going fishing, gardening, sitting by a fire, traveling to watch bowling tournaments, family gatherings, a good game of cards, a good hotdog with his great grandson Grant, pizza with the family, and having his yearly Christmas tree decorating party. Most of all George loved spending as much time with his family as possible, they meant the world to him.
George Brill is preceded in death by his parents Stephen C. and Katherine Brill, his wife Gwendolyn Brill, his brother Stephen Brill, his sister Loraine Doberstein (Jim) and brother Ernie Brill.
He retired at the age of 70 years young to enjoy his life which he did to the fullest, riding his bike everywhere, gardening, traveling, and enjoying his family, friends, and neighbors to the end. He is deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts.
Interment Thursday June 1, 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Interment June 1, 2023
BRILL, GEORGE
Rank & Branch:
CPL US ARMY
War Period:
KOREA
Date of Birth:
06/27/1932
Date of Death:
05/11/2023
Buried At:
SECTION 28 SITE 629
George Brill, 90, of Des Plaines Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2023. George was born on June 27th, 1932, to Stephen and Katherine Brill in Chicago, Illinois. George honorably, served in the US Army Artillery Unit at Fort Sill for 2 years. He then went on to marry Gwendolyn (nee Gerken) and start their life together in 1957. Throughout his life he had a variety of jobs from working for family members as an auto mechanic in their gas stations to owning / working in his own Shell station as a mechanic for 24 years. He also worked with his brother Steve putting down asphalt for S. Brill Asphalt, and out of necessity created his own sealcoat company, GB Blacktop, sealcoating parking lots and driveways.
George cherished his family, loved going fishing, gardening, sitting by a fire, traveling to watch bowling tournaments, family gatherings, a good game of cards, a good hotdog with his great grandson Grant, pizza with the family, and having his yearly Christmas tree decorating party. Most of all George loved spending as much time with his family as possible, they meant the world to him.
George Brill is preceded in death by his parents Stephen C. and Katherine Brill, his wife Gwendolyn Brill, his brother Stephen Brill, his sister Loraine Doberstein (Jim) and brother Ernie Brill.
He retired at the age of 70 years young to enjoy his life which he did to the fullest, riding his bike everywhere, gardening, traveling, and enjoying his family, friends, and neighbors to the end. He is deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts.
Interment Thursday June 1, 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
BRILL, GEORGE
Rank & Branch:
CPL US ARMY
War Period:
KOREA
Date of Birth:
06/27/1932
Date of Death:
05/11/2023
Buried At:
SECTION 28 SITE 629
George Brill, 90, of Des Plaines Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2023. George was born on June 27th, 1932, to Stephen and Katherine Brill in Chicago, Illinois. George honorably, served in the US Army Artillery Unit at Fort Sill for 2 years. He then went on to marry Gwendolyn (nee Gerken) and start their life together in 1957. Throughout his life he had a variety of jobs from working for family members as an auto mechanic in their gas stations to owning / working in his own Shell station as a mechanic for 24 years. He also worked with his brother Steve putting down asphalt for S. Brill Asphalt, and out of necessity created his own sealcoat company, GB Blacktop, sealcoating parking lots and driveways.
George cherished his family, loved going fishing, gardening, sitting by a fire, traveling to watch bowling tournaments, family gatherings, a good game of cards, a good hotdog with his great grandson Grant, pizza with the family, and having his yearly Christmas tree decorating party. Most of all George loved spending as much time with his family as possible, they meant the world to him.
George Brill is preceded in death by his parents Stephen C. and Katherine Brill, his wife Gwendolyn Brill, his brother Stephen Brill, his sister Loraine Doberstein (Jim) and brother Ernie Brill.
He retired at the age of 70 years young to enjoy his life which he did to the fullest, riding his bike everywhere, gardening, traveling, and enjoying his family, friends, and neighbors to the end. He is deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts.
Interment Thursday June 1, 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
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