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Benjamin Galler Obituary

Died April 1, 2016 after a brave battle with kidney cancer surrounded by friends and family. Loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Loving son to Barbara and Gerald (deceased) Galler. Doting and dedicated father to Clara Galler (daughter of Rose Galler). Big brother and role model to Jennifer and Michael Galler. Caring and exceptional Uncle to Graeham and Sidney Galler and Nathan and Samantha Weitzman. Grandson to Minnette and Albert (deceased) Schechter. Nephew to Sheldon Schechter, Gloria (Sonny) Kamm, Justin (deceased) and Patricia Galler. Life long best friend to Joshua Weitzman. Loving master to canine companion, Bruno. Known for his unfailing love and devotion for his daughter Clara, his cross country motorcycle trips, his Mardi Gras and Mazatlan adventures with Josh, and his loyalty to all of those he loved. Memorial service Thursday April 14 at 10:30 am. Shivah to follow. 3826 N. Lowell Chicago Illinois 60641

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2016.

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Mona Randy

April 7, 2025

Ben was loved by many people. He was a wonderful father, a wonderful husband and a wonderful son. You left behind the most wonderful daughter and a beautiful wife that will always be love and remember him as marriage will be carried down to them and through all the ones that cared for him so much we love you love more than Randy, always, and forever will be carried in your heart

randy gooden

April 9, 2021

was a wonderful man he made everyone fell welcome. he was always thier for evryone he had so much love and respect for people around him he will be missed but never forgotten in all are hearts

Ramona Garcia

April 9, 2021

he was a wonderful man and will be missed in every persons heart that he knew he will always be remembered in are hearts and never be forgotten we miss you and love you always

Michael Colby

May 2, 2016

Very sorry for your loss, Ben And I were friends in high school. He took me to deerbrook mall to get my motorcycle license and also helped me build a gocart from an old riding mower. We had a lot of fun together! God bless.

Cindy Cottle

April 14, 2016

Mike and I are extremely saddened to hear about Ben. He was always so kind, fun and easy to be with and a mensch. We are thinking of your beautiful famiky at this most unbelievably difficult time . Please accept our deepest condolences. The smiling picture of Ben that you chose for the guest book really captures his joy in life.

April 14, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was such a positive spirit, always smiling and taking life in stride. He was an inspiration and a great example for us all to live by. He will be very missed.

Wendy Seltzer (Caylie and Natalie's step-mom)

Howard Jeruchimowitz

April 14, 2016

So Sorry and so devastated by this news. I only new Ben briefly, always a smile on his face, and always kept things light. May you be a blessed memory to your family and especially to Clara.

Rose Galler

April 13, 2016

We love you Dooda

April 13, 2016

are hearts are with you always, we send are love to you both,the one thing that i will always remember about ben is he made everyone smile and always showed his love for family,friends,he will be missed, but never forgotten, love always ramona,randy,gooden

April 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss. The Bible can give us comfort doing this difficult time Matthew 5:4.

April 13, 2016

May our God of all comfort and peace be with your family during this time of sadness.

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