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Michael Gallagher Obituary

Gallagher Michael Patrick Gallagher, age 66, of West Jefferson, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. He was born June 27, 1948 in Columbus. Michael was a retired computer programmer, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, a lifetime member of the AMVETS and an avid OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds fan. Survived by his loving wife, Danette; and four children, Thomas (Karen) Gallagher, Garth Akers, Heather Gallagher and Mike (Nikki) Gallagher; sixteen grandchildren; a great granddaughter; brothers, William, Dennis and Tim Gallagher; sisters, Patty Brown, Karen Pope and Lori Ocker; nieces, nephews and many friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents William and Doris Gallagher and a sister Theresa Speir. Family and friends may call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the RADER-MCDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will follow at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to James Cancer Research, 660 Ackerman Rd. 6th Floor, PO Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio 43218. The interment of Michael's cremated remains will be in Dayton V.A. National Cemetery at the convenience of his family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2014.

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Melanie Kennedy

October 31, 2014

To the entire family, it was with great sorrow I learned of Mike's death. He and I shared so many great, ornery and fun times. Despite the fact I have not seen Danni and a lot of the family for many years, I have thought about and inquired about you all often. We have many things in common and the tragedies you can't explain unless you have been there. Know that you all hold a special place in my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Melanie Kennedy

Herb USMC

October 27, 2014

Herb USMC

October 27, 2014

Herb USMC

October 27, 2014

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

October 27, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."The gates of heaven are well guarded NOW,buy Another United States MARINE". Thank YOU for your service,Michael........ And Semper Fi.

Barbie Porter

October 27, 2014

Am really going to miss my buddy alot I know he will always be looking down on me always, even when am watching my Fighting Irish play on saturday. Father Mike u will be sadly missed always and will never be forgtten my good friend. Andwhen someone asks me for a light I"ll kindly tell them No

Miss u always my friend and Dani u and your Family are in my heart my prayers always
sending my XOXOXfriends forever
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