OSWEGO - Arthur M. Galli, 95, of Oswego, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 23, 1925, in Peru, IL, son of Mazzu and Pearl (Kramer) Galli.
Art proudly served In the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Escort the USS Crouder. He was employed by Nicor Gas Company as a serviceman for 46 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all spending time with family and friends.
Art is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geri; one daughter, Janet (Jeff) Solberg; one son, Roger (Gina); one niece, Kathy (Rick) Byers; one nephew, Gregg Jensen; five grandchildren, Matt Solberg, Jason (Nicole) Solberg, Brittney (Dustin) Burt, Ryan (Mary) Galli and Kaitlyn (Austin) Honrath and 11 great-grandchildren.
Art is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; one sister, Maxine; one brother-in-law, Jim (Geri) Jensen and one niece, Karen Reyes.
Family will be receiving guests Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway in Montgomery, IL. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church, 325 East Downer Place in Aurora are appreciated.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - April 22, 2021
He was born August 23, 1925, in Peru, IL, son of Mazzu and Pearl (Kramer) Galli.
Art proudly served In the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Escort the USS Crouder. He was employed by Nicor Gas Company as a serviceman for 46 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all spending time with family and friends.
Art is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geri; one daughter, Janet (Jeff) Solberg; one son, Roger (Gina); one niece, Kathy (Rick) Byers; one nephew, Gregg Jensen; five grandchildren, Matt Solberg, Jason (Nicole) Solberg, Brittney (Dustin) Burt, Ryan (Mary) Galli and Kaitlyn (Austin) Honrath and 11 great-grandchildren.
Art is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; one sister, Maxine; one brother-in-law, Jim (Geri) Jensen and one niece, Karen Reyes.
Family will be receiving guests Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway in Montgomery, IL. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church, 325 East Downer Place in Aurora are appreciated.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - April 22, 2021
OSWEGO - Arthur M. Galli, 95, of Oswego, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 23, 1925, in Peru, IL, son of Mazzu and Pearl (Kramer) Galli.
Art proudly served In the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Escort the USS Crouder. He was employed by Nicor Gas Company as a serviceman for 46 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all spending time with family and friends.
Art is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geri; one daughter, Janet (Jeff) Solberg; one son, Roger (Gina); one niece, Kathy (Rick) Byers; one nephew, Gregg Jensen; five grandchildren, Matt Solberg, Jason (Nicole) Solberg, Brittney (Dustin) Burt, Ryan (Mary) Galli and Kaitlyn (Austin) Honrath and 11 great-grandchildren.
Art is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; one sister, Maxine; one brother-in-law, Jim (Geri) Jensen and one niece, Karen Reyes.
Family will be receiving guests Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway in Montgomery, IL. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church, 325 East Downer Place in Aurora are appreciated.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - April 22, 2021
He was born August 23, 1925, in Peru, IL, son of Mazzu and Pearl (Kramer) Galli.
Art proudly served In the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Escort the USS Crouder. He was employed by Nicor Gas Company as a serviceman for 46 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all spending time with family and friends.
Art is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geri; one daughter, Janet (Jeff) Solberg; one son, Roger (Gina); one niece, Kathy (Rick) Byers; one nephew, Gregg Jensen; five grandchildren, Matt Solberg, Jason (Nicole) Solberg, Brittney (Dustin) Burt, Ryan (Mary) Galli and Kaitlyn (Austin) Honrath and 11 great-grandchildren.
Art is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; one sister, Maxine; one brother-in-law, Jim (Geri) Jensen and one niece, Karen Reyes.
Family will be receiving guests Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway in Montgomery, IL. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church, 325 East Downer Place in Aurora are appreciated.
Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL) - April 22, 2021
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