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William F. Gemske, Sr., 91, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital Aug. 10. He was the husband of the late Roberta Scussell Gemske. Bill was born in Meriden on April 20, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Martha Gemske.

He was the loving father of William F. Gemske, Jr., and his wife Laura of Waterbury; Robert J. Gemske and his wife Carol of West Hartford; and John P. Gemske of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Robert Gemske. He is also survived by two nieces, Kathy Gemske of North Carolina, and Judy Messersmith of Virginia, along with his loving extended Scussell family. He was predeceased by a brother, Major Robert Gemske (Ret. USMC) and daughter-in-law Susan Gemske.

Mr. Gemske owned and operated Bill’s ESSO Station for 20 years. He enjoyed living life to the fullest, and loved his independence. Bill was a bowling enthusiast and continued bowling twice a week at 90 years old. He was a former member of F.C. Spencer Hook and Ladder Co of Guilford Volunteer Fire Department and honorably served his country in the US Marine Corps.

Calling hours were held on Aug. 15 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Friends were invited to a Graveside service on Aug. 16 at Nut Plains Cemetery, Nut Plains Road, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.