Donald W. “Don” Galusha, age 92 of Bryant, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Mercy One Hospital. In following Don’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service and gathering of family and friends will take place at 11 A.M. Saturday February 12th at Faith Lutheran Church, Andover with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be at Miles Cemetery at a later date. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Don was born in Clinton on November 29, 1929, the son of Clifford and Bertha “Betty” (Olson) Galusha. He graduated from Miles High School. Don was a Corporal in the U.S. Army, serving in the 39th Field Artillery Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Division during the Korean War. He married Donna Greve on December 30, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton. He and his wife enjoyed farming in the Teeds Grove area for several decades. He had also been employed at Clinton Corn Processing Company and with C & J Farm Service, Miles, Iowa, from where he retired. Don was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Miles American Legion, and the American Bear Association of Orr, Minnesota, where Don and his wife spent time volunteering at the wildlife sanctuary. He enjoyed traveling with family, wood working and crafts, wrestling, and making pocket “Jesus” rocks for church. He was known as a jokester and a die-hard follower of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers.
Don is survived by his wife Donna; 2 children, Chuck (Raymond Gomez) Galusha of Morrison, IL and Brian (Mollie) Galusha of Clinton; 3 grandchildren, Annette (Phillip) Laux of Burleson, TX, Matt (Karley) Galusha of Hazel Green, WI, and Colton Galusha of Fort Bliss, TX; 3 great grandchildren, Clara and Eleanor Galusha and Lander Laux; a sister, Susan McDonald of Hudson, FL; “adopted” kids Rebecca Kroeger and Dean and Cindy Bartels, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Michael and James; 2 brothers, Rodney and Roger; and 1 grandson, James Christopher Galusha.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don’s name may be made to Quad Cities Honor Flight. The Galusha family would like to express their gratitude to the Andover Fire Department, Andover Ambulance, Clinton Fire Department, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Clinton County Communications for their assistance.
So sorry to hear about Don. I went to school with his son Jim who has also passed. Remember spending time at at there farm in Teeds with our whole class from east central. Don and Donna let’s us all sleep there after a long party night they are wonderful people. So sorry for your loss your in my thought and prayers.
Pat Waters
sorry for your loss he will be missed
Remembering this dear man as the guy who liked to have fun at the YWCA, Clinton. Deepest sympathy to you, Donna, and your family. He was a great guy – full of laughter, smiles and helpful in many ways. He loved life! May he rest in peace.
Heart felt sympathize to Galushas. Don was a big part of my growing up. Spent many a afternoon playing basketball with his 4 sons and hanging out later withDon and Donna. The trip to New York with Luther League. The camping trips remembered also. So many stories.
Our sympathy in your loss. I wanted to phone you seeing the Galusha name because seeing your loved ones picture reminded me so much of my Mothers uncle Charlie Galusha who died probably 60 years ago but they resemble each other so much in the face I just had to send our sympathy and tell you that this great man reminded me of a relative many years ago with that same sweet smile, perhaps they are related. He had married my Moms aunt Hattie Pannell. Charlie is buried in Clinton with his first wife and Hattie buried in Fulton with her first husband. Again our sympathy and it was a joy seeing such a resemblance to our Charlie. Prayers to all of you.