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Duane Joseph “Dewey” Galligan

Birth	:	9 Jun 1926 Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jun 2019 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0694000, -92.3097000
Description	:	Duane (Dewey) Joseph Galligan, age 92 of New Hampton, Iowa, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton with Jason Winter, Jamie Galligan, Shane Galligan, Tyler Boos, Trent Condon, Jacob Boos, Kirk Sweitzer, Dylan Boos, Colten Galligan, Dakota Sweitzer, Anthony Sweitzer and Tristan Sweitzer and serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jennifer... Read More	Duane (Dewey) Joseph Galligan, age 92 of New Hampton, Iowa, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton with Jason Winter, Jamie Galligan, Shane Galligan, Tyler Boos, Trent Condon, Jacob Boos, Kirk Sweitzer, Dylan Boos, Colten Galligan, Dakota Sweitzer, Anthony Sweitzer and Tristan Sweitzer and serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jennifer Worrell, Sarah Vice, Jackie McGeough, Missy Hartung, Katie Kral, Jewel Condon, Sydney Galligan and Amanda Uhelhake. Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass Friday at the church. Duane Joseph Galligan was born June 9, 1926, in Lawler, IA, the son of Joseph and Florence (Underwood) Galligan. He attended school in Lawler and graduated from the high school in 1943. Dewey was drafted in the United States Army and served our country as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. After returning from the war, Dewey was reunited with Celine Burgart. The couple was married June 25, 1947, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Hampton. To this union, nine children were born. The couple began farming north of New Hampton, where they spent several years there. Dewey then took a position with the ASC office in New Hampton and spent over twenty years with there. Later he worked for Farmers COOP in New Hampton and worked in the sales department until his retirement. Upon retiring, Dewey kept occupied with a variety of part time jobs that he enjoyed. After 52 wonderful years of marriage, Celine passed away on November 13, 1999. Several years later, he married Mille Vrzak in 2008. Dewey had a passion for collecting coins, playing horse shoes and cards. He enjoyed golfing with his family, messing around in his yard, and tinkering with things. He liked woodworking, especially for Galligan Home Spun Crafts. Dewey liked to take an occasional trip to the casino, and always seemed to win. Dewey loved to attend all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an active member with Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and enjoyed ushering at St. Joes. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and always had positive and happy energy that would rub off on others around him. Duane is survived by his wife, Millie Galligan of Cresco, IA; eight children, Colleen Leichtman of New Hampton, IA, Tom (Sandie) Galligan of Panama City Beach, FL, Denny Galligan of Reinbeck, IA, Mary (John) Winter of McGregor, IA, Bob (Kymm) Galligan of New Hampton, IA, Shellie (Steve) Boos of New Hampton, IA, Dick (Sharon Moeller) Galligan of Cedar Rapids, IA, Lona (Chad) Sweitzer of New Hampton, IA; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Jim (Doris) Galligan of New Hampton, IA; two brothers-in-law, Cliff (Marian) Burgart of New Hampton, IA, Reynold (Carol) Burgart of New Hampton, IA; sister-in-law, Janet Galligan of New Hampton, IA; along with many nieces and nephews; and Millie's family. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Celine; son, Joey Galligan; brother, Chuck Galligan; son-in-law, Rich Leichtman.

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Duane Joseph “Dewey” Galligan's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Duane Joseph “Dewey” Galligan death?
Duane Joseph “Dewey” Galligan death on 6 Jun 2019 in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0694000
Longitude: -92.3097000

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Patrick Galligan

(1895 - 1966)

Florence Ann Underwood Galligan

(1901 - 2001)

Spouse

Celine M Burgart Galligan

(1927 - 1999)

Armella “Millie” Wiegand Galligan

(1926 - 2019)

Children

Joseph “Joey” Galligan

(1966 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

5. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

6. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

7. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

8. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

11. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

12. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

13. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

14. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

15. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

16. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

17. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

18. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

19. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427

20. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1851190, -92.2557330

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

22. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -92.1793976

23. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

24. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962