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Leo Galcher Obituary
June 15, 1933 - July 2, 2020
Leo Edwin Galcher, son of Leo and Estelle Galcher, was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended Trenton Catholic High School, and went on to earn a Bachelors degree from Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg Md., and two Masters degrees from Rutgers University. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Culverhouse), brother Larry Galcher, sons William (Celia), L. Eric (Sue), and grandchild Elliot W. Galcher. After teaching high school in Neptune, NJ Leo worked at the New Jersey Education Association. He retired in 1991 and moved to California for the sunshine, earthquakes and fires. He was active in the Electric Vehicle Association for many years. An avid traveller, he visited every continent except Antarctica. He enjoyed tennis at the Rancho San Clemente Club where he was a member for 20 years. A celebration of life will be held after COVID-19.
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Steve Baco
July 11, 2020
A great teacher. He will be in my memory always.
Cheryl Lusey Mitchell
July 11, 2020
I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Galcher as a teacher at Neptune High School in the 1960s. He brought history to life, walking across the front of the room as the poor farmer from Chad, or many other characters he invented. He fostered my love of history, even to this day. May he Rest In Peace.
Bonnie Turner Hurley
July 11, 2020
I never had Mr Galcher as a teacher, but I do remember he always had a smile for you. Rest In Peace kind sir
Ken Baker
July 11, 2020
He was an excellent teacher, one of my favorites. I am saddened by his passing, but take comfort that his humor survives him. "...sunshine, earthquakes and fires." I can hear him saying that.
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