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John S. Jr.
John S. Galyas Jr., 82, of Oregon, OH peacefully passed on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Lane Park of Oregon. Born on August 2, 1934 in Toledo, OH, he was the son of John and Helen Galyas. He grew up in the Birmingham neighborhood in East Toledo, and is a member of the Birmingham Hall of Fame. John graduated from Waite High School, and is a member of the school's Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He earned an athletic scholarship for football to Bowling Green State University, and was a halfback and defensive back under Bob Whitacker and the legendary Doyt Perry. After earning his Bachelor's Degree in Business Education, he returned to BG as a Graduate Assistant with Coach Perry. While earning his Master's Degree in education, he helped lead the Falcons to the Small College National Championship in 1959. In 2013, he was inducted with the championship team into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame. John is also a member of the BGSU Letterman's Club Hall of Fame, for his many years of active service in the organization. John taught and was an assistant football coach at several area high schools including Perrysburg, Sandusky, Central Catholic, Macomber, DeVilbiss, and Libbey. John returned to Waite as the Head Coach for the 1976 and 1977 seasons. He completed his teaching career of 35 years at the Jefferson Center and retired in 1992. In addition to teaching and coaching, John enjoyed working at the Toledo Club for 35 years where he served as a bartender and worked many private parties. He was also an excellent craftsman, and spent many hours working on various projects in his wood shop for friends and family. John loved spending time with his family and following the activities of his grandchildren who loved and adored him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Helen Miller. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Henrietta Galyas; daughter, Karen (Dave) Scharer; son, John (Jennifer) Galyas; grandchildren, Andrea (Kyle) Chapman, Meghan and Jennifer Scharer, John Galyas IV, Jordan Hess, Remi Galyas, and great-grandson, Grant Chapman.
Visitation will be held at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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As published in The Blade
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Pat Holtfreter Colter
March 10, 2017
Mr. Galyas was my typing teacher at Libbey High School. He attended our 25th reunion. When I introduced myself to him and asked if he remembered me, he said yes and also told me which seat I sat in in that class. He made the class fun. My sympathies to his family. Sincerely,
March 4, 2017
Henrietta and family,
John had a wonderful life and family we love you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kent and Dolores Glauser
Ed Scharer
March 4, 2017
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. COACH WILL BE MISSED. RIP COACH
March 4, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss.May you have comfort knowing that you are in the prayers of many during this sad time.
Bob Morrissey
March 3, 2017
John was a class man and a friend over many years.
March 3, 2017
Coach Galyas Family
I played football for Coach Galas at Devilbiss and my brother Coached with him at Central Catholic. I would see him at the Varity BG Club events. He was an outstanding coach and person. I can still see him on the sidelines coaching the team up. My prayers are with his family.
Steve Hardy
Tom and Susan Coughlan
March 3, 2017
Dear Henri and Family, Tom and I are so very sorry to hear this news. John was a great guy. He left quite a legacy. May he Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love~Susan
Dale Bartley
March 3, 2017
Karen, Dave, and family, sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracie Bee
March 3, 2017
John and Jenny and family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you all my deepest condolences. May your dad RIP. Love and hugs.
Jean Cook
March 3, 2017
My sympathy to Henri and the family. So sorry for your loss.
Joyce Law
March 3, 2017
To the Family of John Galyas Jr I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Galyas was one of my teachers at DeVilbiss. Throughout the years I have thought about him, and wondered what ever happened to him. I can still see him standing in the hallway outside of his class waiting for the bell to ring so he could lock out the late comers. LOL! I graduated from DeVilbiss in 1971 so you can only imagine how young he was at that time. I enjoyed reading everything he has done since that time. Family, be strong in your faith that is what will get you through this time of mourning.
Ken & René Steingraber
March 2, 2017
Galyas Family,
Our sincere condolences to you for your loss. Coach Galyas, as I referred to him from the time I played for him until the last time I seen him, gave me an opportunity to represent Waite on the varsity football field as a young sophomore. I will always be greatful to him for his trust and belief in me. I always enjoyed our conversations later in life. Regardless if it was at the golf course, Toledo Club or just seeing him around town he always shared a smile and good story. God rest his soul until we meet again.
Wayne Cummins
March 2, 2017
Rest in peace coach.
Joe Giannetti
March 2, 2017
My office was at the Jefferson Center for several years and over that time John and I became good friends. He was a wonderful guy who took his job/mission seriously, and sincerely wanted his students to do well. We often had lunch together and I always enjoyed talking with him. You have my sincere sympathy.
Larry Matecki
March 2, 2017
Coach Galyas was one of my coaches at Libbey. Thoughts and prayers for family. RIP COACH.
Richard Hagman
March 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Will miss our side yard chats.
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