Sumter s Azalea Garden Club is proud to recognize the April Yards of the Month. The Homeowner Yard of the Month is at 418 W. Calhoun St., owned by Ann Roberts and Steve Gilles. Their yard features a …
William P. “Bill” Gilles, 53, of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021, while attending a Brewer’s game in Milwaukee with his family by his side.
Bill was born to Richard and Beatrice Gilles in La Crosse, WI in 1968. Bill attended St. Pius X Grade School and was a 1986 Aquinas High School graduate. Bill was proud to be a Blugold.
Growing up, Bill enjoyed playing all sports and he especially excelled at wrestling and football. He enjoyed playing in the Catholic Youth League and at Aquinas. In college, Bill was a three-year varsity-winning defensive end for the St. Norbert Green Knights. One year, as a Green Knight player, he was invited to try out with the Green Bay Packers practice squad.