When we first started tracking the Galey family many years ago, one of the first "cousins" we came to know was Warren Galey of Tell City, Indiana, who was also engaged in researching Galey genealogy.
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| Warren Galey (1922-2014) |
Our correspondence wasn't frequent, but we soon learned that Warren had a wealth of information about the Galey family out of Indiana -- whence came the Nebraska Galeys. In fact, he had published a 126-page lineage report about the Galey family. It was -- and remains -- a valuable resource for anyone doing research about the Galey clan.
We were sorry to get a report this week about the passing of Warren a few months ago. We had not been in touch with him for the past couple of years. He died in his home at Tell City at age 91.
Our condolences to Warren's wife, Shirley, and three children. We are incorporating his full obituary below. We were fortunate enough to have visited with Warren and his wife Shirley back in April of 2006. We've posted a few pictures from that event. You'll find them in our Galey Photo Gallery.
OBITUARY FOR WARREN GALEY
Tell City, Indiana - Warren Elmer Galey, 91, passed away at his home, on Thursday, March 13, 2014, having given his full measure of devotion to his family, country, and friends.
He was born on April
13, 1922, in St. Croix, Indiana, through the union of Absolom Elmer Galey and
Maggie Lorain Waddle. A 1941 graduate of Oil Township High School,
he was an exemplar of what has come to be known as “The Greatest
Generation.”
Warren proudly served his country from 1942 – 1967,
originally enlisting in the United States Coast Guard and transferring shortly
thereafter into the United States Navy. Rising to the rank of Senior
Chief Petty Officer, leading to his nickname “Chief,” he was an early member of
the Naval Security Group, specializing in electronic intelligence gathering.
This afforded Warren the opportunity to witness and often take part in many of
history's most important events of the 20th century, including not
only serving in three wars, but having a direct role in events such as the
landing on Normandy Beach, the U2 spy plane incident, and the Cuban Missile
Crisis. For these and numerous other efforts, Warren received
special recognition from the United States for his service through the “Cold
War.”
Though for many this would have in large part defined them,
his service to country was only a sparkling facet in Warren's
life. Treasured as it was, family was his greatest focus and
joy. A tome could be written in an attempt to encapsulate Warren
Galey's love and devotion. A memorable summation of his capacity
comes in the form of a quote from himself wherein he simply stated, “everyone
needs love.”
Warren
was a member of theVeterans of Foreign Wars Post #2939, American Legion Post
#213, Sons of the American Revolution and had also gone through all ranks of
the International Order of Odd Fellows. He was also
a Kentucky Colonel.
Warren
Elmer Galey is survived by his wife, Shirley Anice Galey, who he married on
November 15, 1971; their three children, Timothy Alan Walters, Daniel Ray
Walters, and David Eugene Galey; two sisters, Carrie Lorain Mahoney and Ida Mae
Kasper, and four grandchildren, Logan James Walters, Jacob Andrew Walters,
Sydney Renee Walters, and Audrey Elaine Walters. Of course, this is only a
brief listing of those who were touched by Warren over the breadth of nearly 92
years on Earth, all of whom will no doubt miss the man. However, through us
all, his memory and influence will reverberate for years to come as a lasting
tribute to him.
Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Huber
Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel, with burial in Walker Cemetery in Branchville
where there will be military graveside rites. Visitation will be
from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2014, and from 11:00
AM until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Bro. Bob Campbell will
officiate.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Walker Cemetery or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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