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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dick was the elder of two sons. In his youth, he was actively engaged in Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his BA from the University of Minnesota in 1963 and then went on to serve in the Peace Corps in Sabah, North Borneo, Malaysia from 1964 to 1966. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1968 and then moved to Washington, DC, where he lived for almost 50 years.
He worked as the Chief of the Capital Budget and Chief of Systems for DC Government under Mayor Walter Washington and then founded the software development and business consulting firm Gill & Piette, Inc., where he worked for the remainder of his career. He loved building model trains with his children, using every pot to cook Sunday dinners, vacationing in the Outer Banks, NC, and walking around the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Youdin Gill, son Christopher Gill (Emily), daughter Suzanne Komara (Matthew) and grandchildren Samuel and Jocelyn Gill and Lillian Komara. He is also survived by his brother James Gill (Roberta). A memorial service will take place on December 9, 2023, at 2:30pm at Collington Life Care Community, 10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Collington Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Jeanne Zimmer
November 30, 2023
These are my memories of my cousin Dick and my sometimes little brother.
I bring my memories in two parts. First part of Dick´s life to my memory was Desire, Determination and Dedication. In this he was successful. Second part of memory of Dick is Evolution, Enrichment and Elizabeth. What she brought into his life was love, loyalty, a beautiful son and daughter and grandchildren. This was a wonderful life.
Sleep well little brother. Peace and Love.
Big Sister Jeanne
Kristine (Burns) Kukich
November 30, 2023
Dick was one of the people that helped launch my career in customer education. Way back in the day, he & Laurie took a chance on hiring me into Gill & Piette as a trainer. From there, I launched a technology training career that continues to this day. I couldn't have done it without that initial support.
One of my favorite memories is those Friday afternoon planning sessions with beer, wine and pizza. We were able to talk through the week just over, and the plans for the upcoming week, and software updates, and state of the business. It was a sense of camaraderie that I try to mimic every day with the teams I work with now.
Thank you for being a mentor and friend, Richard Gill.
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Richard Schwartz
November 28, 2023
In the worlds of business and technology, it's rare to find someone so unselfish in their approach to building and maintaining relationships as Dick. He found me online 30 years ago and reached out because he saw possibilities. We joined together on some projects, and soon after that, he joined with me and others to help bring to life an international group of partners who worked together for many years. Dick was a wise mentor, a true partner, a gently persuasive leader, and a valued friend.
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November 28, 2023
Hello Family,
I remember my first trip to Washington DC to come visit you. I was in 9th grade and was struck by all the history and knowledge Dick, Elizabeth, Christopher and Suzanne shared with us. You took us sight seeing, welcomed us into your home and made memories.
The last time I saw you both in Minnesota (May 2016) , we had such a nice visit at my Grandmother´s home. My children enjoyed meeting you, (our sophisticated, smart family from DC).
I´m so sorry for the loss of Dick. Our prayers are with you. All my love, Alissa Aske
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