Robert became a US Citizen in 1939. He served in the US Air Force and the New York Air National Guard. He married Penelope Fisher at the Wabash Presbyterian Church where they were members, on January 13, 1967. His memberships also included International Guild of Knot Tyers, Dr. James Ford Historic House Board of Directors, and Past President of the Wabash Jaycees, and The Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe. He also served on the Board of Directors for Paradise Spring Historical Park and was instrumental in its land purchase. Robert enjoyed rope making, making wooden toys, historical reenacting and volunteering with the Honeywell Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Penelope Galley of Wabash, four children, Robin (Rick) Unger of Wabash, Christy (John) Ekman of Riverside, California, Scott (Cindy) Galley of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jeffery (Teresa) Galley of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, Patrick (Kristi) Unger of Wabash, Joe Unger of Perry, Iowa, Kristen (Kyle) Burleson and John Robert Ekman, both of Riverside, Michael (Amanda) Galley of Wabash, Robert Galley of California, Matthew Galley of Colorado, Colton Galley and Catherine Galley, both of Denver, Colorado, and William Galley of Wabash; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Alfretta Clack, and Christina Nagle.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call Wednesday, 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Honeywell Educational Outreach Program.
The memorial guest book for Robert may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.