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Joseph Bernard Galkowski

1941 - 05/09/2025

BORN

1941

DIED

05/09/2025

Joseph Galkowski Obituary

Galkowski, Joseph Bernard

January 3, 1941 - May 9, 2025

Joe passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. He shared 60 joyful years with his beloved wife, Ginnie, and deeply cherished his family and friends. His funeral Mass will take place June 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ, Prince of Peace Church, Manchester, MO.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 18, 2025.

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Debbie Reynolds

May 25, 2025

Critique please:

What a wonderful family God sent me 50 years ago!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. To Joe,my second daddy, many thanks for all of the wonderful cherished memories and laughter that we were able to share. You are missed dearly .

richard stanley musial

May 20, 2025

Condolences to Joe's family. Peace be with you old CBC classmate.
Dick Musial

John Layton

May 18, 2025

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Joe You are home with God. We shared great memories at CBC

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