John Galli

Send Flowers John Galli, Jr October 16, 1927 - August 20, 2016 JOHN GALLI, JR John Galli, Jr. was born on October 16, 1927 on the family farm west of Winona, Kansas. He passed away on August 20, 2016 at the age of 88. John was the second child born to John Galli and Caroline (Adolph) Galli. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith on September 4, 1928. John attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona High School with the class of 194­6. John was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Woller on September 3, 1949 in Stratton, CO. They were married nearly 55 years and were blessed with three children: Karen Sue, Ronald John and Tracey Lynn. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man and worked hard to provide for his family. He worked for various farmers before beginning his own excavation business. John served as the Morgan Township Trustee for many years and also worked for Morgan Township doing road maintenance, a job that he loved; however, his true calling was being a farmer. John loved the land and enjoyed every aspect of farming, especially harvest. He continued to drive a tractor and help with all of the various farming operations well into his late 80’s. As his health failed, he always looked forward and was always ready to go for a drive with Tracey to check the cattle, the crops or just to see the countryside. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary (2004), sisters Imogene Sporing and Helen Hawkins and brother Paul ‘Bud’ Galli. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Karen (Charlie) Morris and sons Ron (Jennifer Sim) and Tracey (Relda); grandson Shane (Nicole) Morris and great-grandchildren Hailey and Landon Morris along with a host of relatives and friends. Christian burial services for John were held August 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Alexander officiating. Pallbearers were: Jim Deibert, L.J. O’Neal, Darrell Pabst, David Pabst, Chuck Saddler and Pete Ziegelmeier. Services conducted by Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel with Internment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Gem Fire Department.