Philip H. Gallow
ATKINS: Philip Hughes Gallo, 91, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an extended illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Atkins with Rev. Douglas Woltemath officiating.Interment will be held at St. Stephen's Cemetery near Atkins.Friends may register at the church from 3 p.m. until service time on Friday.A memorial fund has been established.
Philip was born November 14, 1921 at Marion to Samuel and Helen (Strickoll) Gallo.During World War II he served his nation in the United States Army.
On August 13, 1945 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth C. "Betty" Greene.She preceded him in death on March 24, 2004.
Prior to his retirement, Philip was employed by the Milwaukee Rail Road.He was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Atkins. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle man--"a true gentleman".
He is survived by his children, Gary (Deb) Gallo of Fairfax, Larry (Toni) Gallo of Cedar Rapids, Linda (Norm) Wilson of Winterset, and Vicki (Don) Whipple of Van Horne; nine grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by is grandson, Mitch Gallo; and his brother, Virgil Gallo.
Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left at:www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com
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