Richard Galloway Sr.

Richard D. Galloway, Sr. March 6, 1929-December 2, 2017 Richard D. Galloway Sr., 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 2, 2017 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born March 6, 1929 in LaPorte County, Indiana, the son of Jesse Galloway and Ada (Stanage) Galloway. Richard was a life time resident of LaPorte. He retired from Dye Plumbing and Heating in 1993 serving 20 years as a service and installation expert. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Richard was a member of the LaPorte Missionary Church, Excelsior Lodge #41 F.and A. M., American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles all of LaPorte. On January 16, 1949, in La Porte, he married Frances (Walter) Galloway who preceded him in death December 15, 2003. He is survived by his son, Richard (Joan) Galloway Jr. of Westville, IN; daughter, Rogenia (Tim) Carothers of Mishawaka, IN; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Bush of WI, and his companion, Dora Carper of La Porte, IN. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, wife and nine brothers Edward, Claude, Jack, Charles, Gene, Carl, Marion, Jesse, Joe Galloway; and one sister Mary Ingole. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of the service . A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 at 11:00 am with Rev. Carl Galloway officiating. Interment will follow at the Heckman Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard D. Galloway Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.