William E. Gearllach

William "Bill" E. Gearllach, age 57, of Seabeck died suddenly June 30, 2005 in Tacoma, Washington of a heart attack. Bill was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania to the late Sidney and Peggy (Meyer) Gearllach on January 7, 1948. Bill graduated from Antelope Valley High School in 1966 and from L.A. Tech in 1968. Bill married Lauri LeMond on August 20, 1977 in Bremerton, Washington. Bill was passionate about carpentry and worked as a Business Rep. for Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. He held the office of Secretary for Olympic Peninsula Building Trades and was a past president of Kitsap County Central Labor Council. Bill was a member of Carpenter's Local 1597, the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee at Bates Technical College and the College Apprenticeship Committee at West Sound Technical College. Bill was also a member of the Bremerton Elks. Bill enjoyed woodworking, reading, playing cards with friends, golf and fly fishing. He had a great love of the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Bill is survived by his loving wife Lauri, son Lee and wife Andrea; daughter Zana; brothers Daniel and wife Laura, Michael and wife Kay, Tom, and Kelly; grandchildren Ashlee, Anthony, Jordan and numerous nieces and nephews. A casual celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Bremerton Elks on July 8th at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Holly Ridge Center or United Cerebral Palsy.