1923
Richard
2017
Richard Earle Gallagher
May 22, 1923 — January 10, 2017
Richard was born to Robert J. and Maria I. (McElwain) Gallagher on May 22, 1923.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
In his senior year at the University of Oregon, 1949, he and Roberta Jean O'Neill married. She preceded him in death in 2012.
They had a son Brady (Sharon), a daughter Teri (Ron) and a son Kevin, all who survive him. He is also survived by a brother, Brady, also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard has a career at the US Postal Service in Salem for 30 years. In retirement, he enjoyed travelling with his RV club, the 336'ers.
Although our dad wrote his own obituary, he wouldn't have included what a cool guy he was, that's our job.
At his request there will be no services.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
In his senior year at the University of Oregon, 1949, he and Roberta Jean O'Neill married. She preceded him in death in 2012.
They had a son Brady (Sharon), a daughter Teri (Ron) and a son Kevin, all who survive him. He is also survived by a brother, Brady, also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard has a career at the US Postal Service in Salem for 30 years. In retirement, he enjoyed travelling with his RV club, the 336'ers.
Although our dad wrote his own obituary, he wouldn't have included what a cool guy he was, that's our job.
At his request there will be no services.
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