Background
Gillis, Joseph Augustus was born on May 7, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Lila May (Aman) Gillis.
Gillis, Joseph Augustus was born on May 7, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Lila May (Aman) Gillis.
Degree, Spring Hill College, 1941. Bachelor of Laws, University Detroit, 1951.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1943, advanced through grades to colonel, 1961. With World World War II & Korea. Judge advisory Okinawa, 1951—1953, retired, 1981.
Sole practice Detroit, 1953—1966. Judge Recorder's Court, Detroit, since 1967.
Member of Michigan House Representatives.
Married Miriam Charlotte Rueppel Gillis, June 12, 1943 (divorced 1975). Children: Michael, Maureen, Frederick, Paul.