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John ‘Jack’ C. Galvin

John “Jack” C. Galvin died peacefully on the evening of Monday, May 1, 2017 surrounded by family.

Funeral services were Saturday at 11:30 a.m., at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana.

Visitation was Saturday from 10:30 a.m., until time of services at the funeral home.

He is survived by his six children, Kathi Wilson and husband, Larry, John Galvin, Ruth Ahlemeier, Jacqueline Cotton and husband, Robert, Roger Galvin and wife, Laura and Richard Galvin; four stepchildren, Julie Schulze and husband, Chris, John Prewitt and wife, Deana, Debbie Willard and husband, Phil, and Brice McPherson and wife, Calisse. He had seven grandchildren, Kelsee and Jaci Wilson, Allison and Miranda Cotton, Rachel and William Ahlemeier, and Marshall Galvin. He had nine step-grandchildren, Sam, Adam and Cooper Schulze, Evan and Paige Prewitt, Samantha and Megan McPherson, and Alexandria and Jackson Willard.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wives Patricia Galvin, and Jackie Galvin.

Jack was an only child who grew up in West New York, N.J., and attended Clarkson University where he earned his degree in Engineering. He started an industrial representative firm, Tri J Power, Inc. in 1966. He was proud to have earned his Eagle Scout in his youth and supported others working toward that goal whenever possible. He was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corp reserves.

During his lifetime he enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting cars that each received an old time ooga horn that he blew upon his arrival. He loved boating and belonged to the Antique and Classic Boat Society for many years.

He loved attending the sporting events of his grandchildren whenever possible. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers please give to one of the charitable organizations he supported: the Wounded Warrior Project, Alzheimer’s Association, and Boy Scouts of America.

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