William James "Bill" Maronick

William James “Bill” Maronick, 89, Great Falls passed away with family by his side. May 10, 2021, in Great Falls. Bill was born May 15, 1931, in Great Falls. After graduating high school in Great Falls, Bill attended Santa Clara University. In 1954, he entered the U.S. Army as an officer. After his discharge from the Army in 1957, he returned to Great Falls. Bill worked with his brother, Bob for many years as a food broker for Geo L Tracy Co. representing Del Monte Foods and many others. In 1992, he retired at the age of 60. He was united in marriage on May 1, 1954 to Patricia Danielson in Great Falls. Bill was an active member of St. Ann’s Cathedral, Rotary, served on the Great Falls Baseball Club Board, Airport Authority Board, College of Great Falls Board, and Meadowlark Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, flying, and visiting Whitefish Lake. Bill leaves behind his wife, Pat; three daughters, Debbie (Jim) Smedsrud of Red Lodge, MT, Sheryll (Danny) Lashway of Great Falls, Lisa (Steve) Riney of Houston, Texas; son, Greg (Audrey McLam) Maronick of Camas, WA; brother, Bob (Dot) Maronick of Great Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dr. Ed Maronick of Helena; sister, Sr. Mary V Maronick of Billings; and grandson, William Joseph Riney. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at Trinitas Chapel at the University of Providence at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021.