Robert Galligan
October 11, 1963 ~ May 4, 2017
Robert 'Bob' Galligan age 53 of Americus, Kansas, formerly of Lawler, IA died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Holiday Resort in Emporia, Kansas.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Kyle Digmann celebrating the service. Interment will be held at the church cemetery.
Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service on Friday at the Church.
Robert 'Bob' Galligan was born October 11, 1963 in Mason City, IA, the son of Paul and Agnes (Gerleman) Galligan. He attended Turkey Valley Schools until graduating from Turkey Valley High School in 1982. After high school he went to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He graduated from UNI with a degree in Industrial Technology.
He worked several jobs in industry with the majority of his career spent driving truck. He enjoyed being on the open road and the relaxing feeling of being behind the wheel. He eventually moved to Americus, Kansas where he proudly owned his home.
Bob enjoyed watching the WWE and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He was a devote Catholic and rarely missed Saturday Mass. His family meant the world to him. Bob would often plan trips or cruises that he could take with his brothers, sister, nieces and nephews.
Bob is survived by two brothers, William Galligan of Waverly, IA, Patrick (Channon) Galligan of Wausau, WI; one sister Sue (Jeff) Busta of Calmer, IA; one uncle, two aunts; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and two great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes; one sister-in-law Jolene Galligan.
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Galligan Family May you find comfort by Drawing To the Lord for his arms are wrapped around all of you during this time of loss.
Linda And Gary Steven lit a candle in memory of Robert “Bob” Galligan
Sue, Pat & Bill: We are sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. He is now at peace and in Heaven with Paul & Agnes and in God’s hands. Always cherish all the memories you have of him.
Lorraine Kagemann sent a virtual gift in memory of Robert “Bob” Galligan
Sue, Bill, Pat I.m so sorry for the loss of Bob. He was a great friend we had so much fun on the cruises we went on together. He loved the water slide he was like a big kid laughing and having such a good time on the cruise And the fun times camping he will be really missed. Rest in peace. Steve and Deb Pesek
I will miss you my dear friend. I will miss our bantering, jokes, pranks and all the laughter and fun times we had. You were my rock when I needed one … and I was your rock when you needed me to be. Should you decide to let the ornery out once in awhile, yes my broom can fly to heaven. Your ‘stealth mode’ will not do you any good at all. Rest in peace my friend..
Bill, Sue, and Pat take care and God Bless. Cousin Bob is in excellent care, with Paul, Agnus, and The True Almighty. God speed and remember the great times, as youngsters and later in one’s adult’s years.
My sympathies go out to all the Galligan’s. Remember the fun times you had with Bob and know that he is celebrating again with his parents! Hugs & Prayers, Audrey Novak-Hurd
Bill, Sue and Pat, my condolences to you and your family. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Kathy (Gerleman) & Guy Gregerson
Our condolences to the Galligan family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Mary Bouska
My sincere sympathy to the Galligan family.
I remember Bobby as a big, friendly guy who could make anyone feel at ease. I am so sorry for your loss. Michael Gerleman
So sorry for your loss of Bob ! Sending prayers and our deepest sympathy !
Dear Sue, Bill and Pat, Bob was always such a friendly guy to me in high school. He was always making me laugh. What a nice person he was, and I’m very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you all and hope you can heal through this difficult time. Julie Zbornik
Julie, Thinking about you and your recent loss too! Hugs and prayers to you!
Dear Sue, Bill and Pat, It truly saddens me that Bob is no longer with us. Our family has been so blessed to be his neighbors and friends over the past few years. Praying for your family to cherish all the wonderful times you had with Bob. Blessings, Scott, Helena, Tripp and Sydney Stormont
Sue, Bill, and Pat, What an amazing addition your brother was to our community and our clinic. He took care of us nurses with treats and always kept the snack baskets filled for our patients. He was so generous and so kind. He was my birthday buddy, and my ‘silver fox’ and I miss him dearly. The world is a little less bright without him in it. He loved his family so much, and always looked forward to his trips back home. I am sure you know how much he loved all of you, but if you didn’t, now you do. -Brooke Wilson, RN
Thank you so much for your kindness. He truly felt like home down there, so much I couldn’t get him to move home even near the end!! He was so lucky to have the cancer center so close to him and all the kind personnel working there! Hugs!!!
Bob was a very caring man. He would tell us about his adventures with his family and it was very obvious that he loved them dearly. I loved listening to him tell about his trips and stories of family gatherings. He became part of the cancer centers family, and I looked forward to seeing him every week. Even though he had life ups and downs, he never let anything get him down. The staff at the cancer center will greatly miss him, but we know that he is in a happy place.
Lance & Diane Von Ah and family purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Robert “Bob” Galligan.
Dear Sue, Bill and Pat, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Lance and Diane Von Ah
Our sincere sympathy to you for your loss. God’s blessings. Ken and Mary Schissel
I just wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you today. I am not able to make the service, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin & Mary Ann Neuzil The Hugo & Leona Gerleman Family