John Galarneau
1868 - 1901 (33 years)Warning: Undefined variable $slinkstyle in /home/public/www.galarneau.us/register.php on line 89
1. John Galarneau was born in 1868 in Hull,Québec,Canada; died in 1901 in Montana, USA. Notes:
canada 1881census shows born 1868 in quebec living Hull (City), Ottawa, Quebec, Canada 13 yrs father francois galarneau 70 yrs b 1811, melie ag 48 b 1833 (Emilie Boucher?), Odiléon age 36 b 1845 work sawmill.
marriage 14 Feb 1886 at ottawa age 20 to Mary Dunlevie age 19 born 1867 yrs parents Francis Galarneau, Emile Boucher -& Anthony Dunlevie, Sarah Joyce
death notice for richard a states born hull ontario
1900 census - mpls wife mary born may 1867 occupation car repairer. Worked at Soo Line Shop.
1900 census named John B
From what I can gather, the Notre-Dame de Grace parish in Hull was established well before 1886. A mission was first set up in 1832 and a church was built in 1868. The canonical erection of the parish occured in 1870. In June 1888, the existing church burned down in a district fire and the records stored in that church were destroyed. The copy of these records, kept at the "Palais de Justice", escaped destruction. In April 1900, however, a second major fire burned down the "Palais de Justice" and all records stored therein. Notre-Dame de Grace church, which had been rebuilt after 1888, escaped that fire. The end result is that all the records prior to 1888 were apparently now gone forever and we would be left with the post 1888 records that were in the new church not destroyed in that 1900 fire. However, for a reason that escapes me at this time, it appears that it is only the records prior to September 1886 that were permanently lost.
Marriage record show Long Island as place of birth. Long Island is near Manotick in the Rideau River just south of Ottawa.
Died:
Mpls City Directory 1901 shows John B Galarneau moved to Helena, Montana.
Mpls City Directory 1901 shows John B Galarneau as working at car repair Soo Shops. Must be Soo Line Railroad.Understanding is the railroad sent hi to work in Montana where he died.
Mpls City Directory 1902 shows Mary Galarneau as widow of John. and living with sons, John, Oliver, and Joseph. No mention of Richard or Hector.
John married Mary Dunlevy on 14 Feb 1886 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada. Mary (daughter of Anthony Dunlevy and Sarah Joyce) was born on 4 Nov 1867 in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland; died in in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. John James Galarneau was born on 27 Nov 1887 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; died on 6 Jul 1907 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried on 9 Jul 1907 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Section 20 Block 2 Grave 57 .
- 3. Joseph (Joseph Alexandre) Galarneau was born on 23 Dec 1888 in Carlton, Ontario; died on 18 Apr 1964 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon; was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland Multnomah, Oregon.
- 4. Oliver (Avila) Galarneau was born on 26 Jan 1890 in Hull,Québec,Canada; died on 19 Apr 1951 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 5. Albert (Joseph Albert) Galarneau was born on 22 Apr 1891 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; died on 12 Feb 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- 6. Hector D. (Joseph Hector) Galarneau was born on 18 Jan 1893 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; was christened on 22 Jan 1893 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; died on 5 Aug 1987 in Pine Lake, Minnesota; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- 7. Guibert Galarneau was born on 20 Jun 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; was christened on 24 Jun 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; died on 20 Nov 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada.
- 8. Harry Galarneau was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; was christened on 8 Jul 1895 in St. Jean Baptiste, Ottawa, Carlton, Canada.
- 9. Richard Anthony Galarneau was born on 11 Oct 1897 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Oct 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Generation: 2
2. John James Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 27 Nov 1887 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; died on 6 Jul 1907 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried on 9 Jul 1907 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Section 20 Block 2 Grave 57 . Notes:
death record show18 yrs - mary dunlevy of ireland mother & john galarneau canada father cementary St. Mary's
canada 1891 census shows name john age 3 yrs old born 1888 residence ottawa ward, ottawa city same record as john born 1868 shows mary,john and ovila 1yr and joseph 2 yr
1900 census - mpls parents john b & mary born may 18883. Joseph (Joseph Alexandre) Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 23 Dec 1888 in Carlton, Ontario; died on 18 Apr 1964 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon; was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland Multnomah, Oregon. Notes:
1900 census - mpls parents john b & mary born may 1890
canada 1891 census shows 2 yrs with john a7 mary bothers john 3yr & orila 11 yr
ontario births show parents jean baptiste galarneau and mary dunlevy 12-23-1888
1930 Census Joseph G. Living Portland City, Oregon aged 41 with wife Ann age 41. Donald 5 yrs and Joan 3 yrs both born Oregon. Working as salesman at electric company.
1920 Census
Living at 27 yrs old in Minneapolis with wife Ann 26 yrs oldFamily/Spouse: Ann Bridget Fox. Ann was born on 12 Mar 1889 in West Albany, Wabasha, Minnesota; died on 19 Dec 1988 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon; was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland Multnomah, Oregon . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Donald Tracy Galarneau was born on 2 Jun 1924 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon; died on 20 Aug 2016 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon.
- 11. JoAnn Galarneau was born in 1927 in Oregon.
4. Oliver (Avila) Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 26 Jan 1890 in Hull,Québec,Canada; died on 19 Apr 1951 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Notes:
1900 census - mpls parents john b & mary born may 1890
1891 canada census shows 1 yr living with john, mary, john 3 yr, joseph 2 yr name looks like ovila
Death shows birth 16 April 1892
1930 Census shows living in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania 38 yrs old
1910 Census
Living at 20 yrs in Minneapolis with wife Dagmar 19 yrs with wifes parents Albert and Hinnet Pederson of Norway.Oliver married Dagmar N Pederson on 2 Feb 1909 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dagmar was born on 29 Oct 1890 in Minnesota; died on 13 Oct 1973 in Westfield, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Albert (Joseph Albert) Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 22 Apr 1891 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; died on 12 Feb 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes:
1900 census - mpls parents john b & mary born oct 1891
1940 Census he lived in Minneapolis. 48 years old single. Laborer at odd jobs. 6th grade education.
1920 Census living in Minneapolis 27 yrs old with wife Laura 27 years old. Daughters Ruth 4 yrs and Edith 3 yrs and son Richard 2 yrs. Working as teamster for creamery.
1920 Census living in Minneapolis 27 yrs old with wife Laura 27 years old. Daughters Ruth 4 yrs and Edith 3 yrs and son Richard 2 yrs. Working as teamster for creamery.
Ontario Births, 1869-1912- Joseph Albert Galarneau born 22 Apr 1891 Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario - father Jean Baptiste Galarneau mother Marie DunbergFamily/Spouse: Laura Chamberlain. Laura was born in 1895 in Fairbault, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Bulia Olive Galarneau was born in Jan 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 2 Feb 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Feb 1914 in Layman's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- 13. Ruth Eileen Galarneau was born on 26 Mar 1915 in Fairbault, Minnesota; died on 1 Aug 2014 in Baudette, Minnesota.
- 14. Edith Hazel Galarneau was born on 10 May 1916 in Fairbault, Minnesota; died on 28 Dec 2007 in Winona, Minnesota; was buried on 2 Jan 2008 in Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Minnesota.
- 15. Richard Alfred Galarneau was born on 12 Aug 1917 in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 14 Feb 1977 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills).
- 16. Marion Lyla Galarneau was born on 7 May 1920 in Minnesota; died on 13 Nov 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.
- 17. Virginia Maud Galarneau was born on 16 Apr 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 17 Dec 2019 in Litchfield, Minnesota .
6. Hector D. (Joseph Hector) Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 18 Jan 1893 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; was christened on 22 Jan 1893 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; died on 5 Aug 1987 in Pine Lake, Minnesota; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes:
Strange Doings
Hector born 18 Jan 1893 baptised 23 Jan 1893
On 30 Jan 1894 parents register Canada birth of James Galarneau in Cambridge, Mass. stating birth 23 Jan 1893. Don't know why this US register of birth unless for immigration purposes. This shows a birth 5 days after Hector. So assume it refers to Hector.
Stranger still a Guibert Galarneau is born in Hull, Quebec on 20 JUN 1894 6 months after James birth registration or 1.5 years after Hector's birth.
Then 5 months later, on 20 NOV 1894 in Hull there is a death of their infant of 5 months. The name is stated to be Hector not Guibert even though Hector is going on 2 years.
Guibert is heard no more after this but Hector goes on even though he has been buried.
Maybe had something to do with the Immigration Restriction League that was founded in 1894 and feelings at the time.
1900 census - born may 1895 canada mother mary father john b living mpls
Birth record show father Jean Baptiste Galarneau - mother Mary LevyHector married Bertha Sophia Fornell on 25 Feb 1915 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bertha (daughter of Frank A. Fornell and Ida Marie Linderholm) was born on 30 Aug 1896 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 15 Jun 1981 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Ruth L. Galarneau was born on 13 Mar 1916; died on 11 Jun 2000 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut ; was buried on 17 Jun 2000 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan Fairfield County CT.
- 19. Gerald Hector Galarneau was born on 20 Mar 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 11 Feb 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- 20. Gordan Douglas Galarneau was born on 30 Jul 1919 in Lyon County, Minnesota; died on 30 Mar 2017 in Davis, California; was buried on 30 Mar 2017 in Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minnesota.
- 21. Richard Joseph Galarneau was born on 21 Apr 1923 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 25 Apr 1981 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- 22. B.J. Galarneau
7. Guibert Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 20 Jun 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; was christened on 24 Jun 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada; died on 20 Nov 1894 in Hull (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce),Québec,Canada. Notes:
Church record show father Jean Baptiste Galarneau - mother Marie Dunlevy
Strange Doings
Hector born 18 Jan 1893
On 30 Jan 1894 parents register Canada birth of James Galarneau in Cambridge, Mass. stating birth 23 Jan 1893. Don't know why this US register of birth unless for immigration purposes. This shows a birth 5 days after Hector. So assume it refers to Hector.
Stranger still a Guibert Galarneau is born in Hull, Quebec on 20 JUN 1894 6 months after James or 1.5 years after Hector.
Then on 20 NOV 1894 in Hull there is a death of their infant of 5 months. The name is stated to be Hector not Guibert even though Hector is going on 2 years.
Guibert is heard no more after this but Hector goes on even though he has been buried.
Maybe had something to do with the Immigration Restriction League that was founded in 1894 and feelings at the time.8. Harry Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Ottawa,Carleton,Ontario,Canada; was christened on 8 Jul 1895 in St. Jean Baptiste, Ottawa, Carlton, Canada. Notes:
Birth record shows father Jean Baptiste Galarneau - mother Mary Dunlaven
9. Richard Anthony Galarneau (1.John1) was born on 11 Oct 1897 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Oct 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Notes:
occupation chauffer died 24 yrs
marriage 1915 to Jessie Christian residence 620-25th Ave. N. mpls
1900 census - mpls parents john b & mary born dec 1897
MN Death record : 16 Oct 1919 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Age24
Birth Date 07 Jun 1895
Birthplace Butte, Mont.
Occupation Chauffer
Father's Name John B. Galarneau
Father's Birthplace Hull/Ontario
Mother's Name Bridget Dunleavey
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
addressd 620-25th Ave. N. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Richard married Jessie Divian Christian on 30 Apr 1915 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jessie (daughter of Earnst C Christian and Anna Marie Urness) was born on 15 Mar 1896 in Cottonwood, Lyon, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Dorothy Marie Galarneau was born in 1916 in Minnesota.
- 24. Olivet V Galarneau was born in 1917 in Minnesota.
Generation: 3
10. Donald Tracy Galarneau (3.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jun 1924 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon; died on 20 Aug 2016 in Portland Multnomah, Oregon. 11. JoAnn Galarneau (3.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born in 1927 in Oregon. 12. Bulia Olive Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 2 Feb 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; was buried on 3 Feb 1914 in Layman's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes:
Cemetery Record
Birth: Jan., 1914
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Feb. 2, 1914
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Cause of Death: bronchial pneumonia
Age: 21 days
Place of Death: 1622 Lyndale Ave No
Burial Date: Feb. 3, 1914
father: Albert Galarneau
mother: Laurie Chamberlain
Burial:
Minneapolis Pioneers & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Plot: Lot: 112 Block: P Grave: 12F-S 3R
Buried:
Birth: Jan., 1914
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Feb. 2, 1914
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Cause of Death: bronchial pneumonia
Age: 21 days
Place of Death: 1622 Lyndale Ave No
Burial Date: Feb. 3, 1914
father: Albert Galarneau
mother: Laurie Chamberlain
Burial:
Minneapolis Pioneers & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Plot: Lot: 112 Block: P Grave: 12F-S 3R13. Ruth Eileen Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Mar 1915 in Fairbault, Minnesota; died on 1 Aug 2014 in Baudette, Minnesota. Notes:
Obituary
Birth: Mar. 26, 1915
Litchfield
Meeker County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Aug. 1, 2014
Baudette
Lake of the Woods County
Minnesota, USA
A Funeral Service for Ruth E. Fogelstrom of Baudette, MN will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM at First Congregational Church of Baudette, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 5-7 PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Baudette, MN. Interment will be held at Elm Park Cemetery in Baudette.
Ruth Fogelstrom passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the LakeWood Care Center in Baudette, MN at the age of 99.
Ruth was born on March 26, 1915 in Litchfield, MN to Albert and Laura Galarneau. At the age of 12, she was adopted into a farm family in Litchfield and graduated from high school there. She lived on the farm until 1939, when she and Ray Fogelstrom were married in 1939. After farming several years with Ray’s parents, they moved to Minneapolis where Ray was employed a large grocery chain. The later moved to Columbia Heights, MN where they operated a small grocery store. In 1943, when Ray served in the military, Ruth and the children lived in Staples, MN until 1945. After farming in Nevada, IA for 12 years, they moved to Baudette, MN to be closer to family.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church and enjoyed serving there for many years. She also spent time gardening, watching baseball, knitting, and baking for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; daughters, Donna Gohman and Carol Scharfenkamp; three sisters and a brother.Family/Spouse: Raymond Andrew Fogelstrom. Raymond was born on 1 Jul 1917 in Iowa; died on 12 Jul 1999 in Bemidji, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Donna May Fogelstrom was born on 30 Dec 1939 in Meeker, Minnesota.
- 26. Carol Ann Fogelstrom was born on 14 Jun 1943 in Mcleod, Minnesota.
14. Edith Hazel Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 10 May 1916 in Fairbault, Minnesota; died on 28 Dec 2007 in Winona, Minnesota; was buried on 2 Jan 2008 in Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Minnesota. Notes:
Obituary
Birth: May 10, 1916
Faribault
Rice County
Minnesota, USA
Death: Dec. 28, 2007
Winona
Winona County
Minnesota, USA
Obituary~
Edith H. Richey, age 91, of Winona, formerly of Litchfield, died on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Saint Anne Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2008, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Lindhorst officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in the Lake Ripley Cemetery.
Edith Hazel Richey, the daughter of Albert and Laura (Chamberlain) Galarneau, was born on May 10, 1916, in Faribault, Minn. She grew up and received her education in the Litchfield area. On Sept. 10, 1935, she was united in marriage to Harland Richey. They engaged in farming in the Litchfield and Watkins area for a few years before moving into Litchfield. In the mid 1960s they moved to the Brainerd area. After Harland's health failed they moved to Winona in 2001. Edith was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She enjoyed fishing, camping and dancing with Harland. She also enjoyed painting and music. She was very handy with her needle work and would often crochet elaborate designs without a pattern.
She is survived by her children, David (Margaret) Richey of St. Louis Park and Janice (Arnold) Dufseth of Rolling Stone, Minn.; grandchildren James (Kris) Dufseth, Jessica (Jeff) Hosch and Jeff (fiancee Lisa Thorn) Dufseth; great-grandchildren Morgen, Isabella and Cody. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Fogelstrom of Baudette, Marion Bengston of Sarasota, Fla., and Virginia Prieve of Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harland in 2002, son Alfred, brother Bob Galarneau and sister, Margaret Sims.Edith married Harland Richey on 10 Sep 1935 in Minnesota. Harland was born on 15 Jan 1911; died on 21 Apr 2002 in Winona, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Alfred Leroy Richey was born on 6 Oct 1938 in Meeker, Minnesota.
- 28. David Eugene Richey was born in 10 OCT1940 in Meeker, Minnesota.
- 29. J.E. Richey
15. Richard Alfred Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Aug 1917 in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 14 Feb 1977 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills). Notes:
Buried:
Birth: Aug. 12, 1917
Death: Feb. 14, 1977
Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Eternal Love, Map E20, Lot 4003, Space 1Family/Spouse: P.S. Arnleend. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Marion Lyla Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 7 May 1920 in Minnesota; died on 13 Nov 2010 in Sarasota, Florida. Notes:
Died:
Mariann Bengtson, 90
Mariann Lyla Bengtson, age 90, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Dassel, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010.
She was born May 7, 1920, to Albert and Laura Galarneau in Minneapolis. At the age of 6, she was adopted by Perry and Madge Freiday and was raised in the rural Litchfield area.
As a young woman, Mariann moved to Dassel, where she met her husband, Ted Bengtson. They were married Oct. 22, 1939, and spent nearly 63 years together.
Mariann lived in Dassel over 50 years. She and Ted moved to Sarasota, FL in 1992, where she resided until her death.
Mariann is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Sharon Turnbull of Sarasota, FL, and her husband, Stuart; Kathleen Upton of Colorado Springs, CO, and her husband, Charles; and Linda Lundberg of St Charles, IL, and her husband, David; two sisters, Ruth Fogelstrom of Baudette, MN, and Virginia Prieve of Litchfield; five grandchildren, Lisa Davis, Earl MacEnulty II, Michelle Selvig, Matthew Lundberg, and Sarah Lundberg; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service took place Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dassel Covenant Church. Memorials may be sent to Covenant Life Presbyterian Church General Fund, 8490 MacIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238.Family/Spouse: T.R. Bengston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Kathlenn Jeanette Bengston was born on 1 Feb 1943.
- 31. Linda Joyce Bengston was born on 9 Sep 1948.
17. Virginia Maud Galarneau (5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Apr 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 17 Dec 2019 in Litchfield, Minnesota . Notes:
Died:
Virginia M. “Ginger” Prieve, 96, of Litchfield passed away December 17, 2019 at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 26 at the Ecumen Augustana Chapel in Litchfield and also at the church for one hour prior to the service. Services will be conducted at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Litchfield on December 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jay Panning officiating. Interment will be at Lake Ripley Cemetery, with military honors by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard.
Virginia was born on April 16, 1923 in Minneapolis MN to Albert and Laura Galarneau. She was the youngest of six children. As a young child, she was placed in foster care in Litchfield, as were her four sisters and one brother. Even though they were divided among several families, they were able to maintain a relationship over the years. Virginia was eventually adopted by Frank and Mabel Koktavy, who owned and operated the Electric Maid Bakery in Litchfield. They lived in an apartment above the bakery, so Virginia considered Central Park to be her front yard, enjoying many hours playing with her friends and dolls on the bandstand. She graduated from Litchfield High School in the Class of ’41, whose motto was “If you can’t find a path, make one!” After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to be near her brother Bob and his family, getting a job at a clothing factory. On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, she was walking home from the store with a friend when they saw people running out of their homes and screaming that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor. It made such a huge impact on her that she joined the United States Navy and proudly served as a Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego.
On completion of her enlistment, she returned to Minneapolis and worked as a telephone operator. On a weekend visit to Litchfield to visit family, she met Oliver Prieve, who worked for her uncle Harry Radunz at his tire shop. They were married on July 5, 1947 at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Virginia continued to work as a telephone operator until their daughter Sandra Lee was born on September 16, 1949. Sandra passed away the following day due to complications at birth. Their daughter Susan Virginia was born on Sandra’s birthday in 1950, followed by Gary Oliver in 1953 and Sara Jane in 1961. Ginger was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking and canning. She was also a very talented seamstress and made over 300 Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, as well as several hundred baby bibs decorated with her counted cross-stitch designs. Family was always very important to her.
Ginger began working at Bethany Home in Litchfield in 1974, becoming the head of the housekeeping department. She loved her job and stayed there for 18 years, until her retirement in 1992. She repeatedly told her family members that she wanted to live there one day when she could no longer be in her home, because she liked it there so well.
She was a very active member of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, leader of the Lutheran Girl Pioneers, a member of Ladies’ Aid, choir, Altar Guild, and in any other capacity where she could be of help.
Upon Ollie’s death on March 25, 2004, Ginger continued to live alone in the home they had shared for nearly 57 years. At her request, she moved into Bethany Assisted Living on her 85th birthday. She loved the many activities and friendships there, even reuniting with some of her high school classmates and church friends. She served as President of the Residents’ Council, saying that all she really had to do was attend meetings, drink coffee, and eat cookies! In the last several years, she faced the struggles of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. The family is eternally grateful to the wonderful staff at Bethany and Gloria Dei for the kindness and compassion shown to Ginger, and the dedicated attention, patience, and love that they gave her day after day.
Ginger was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ollie; her infant daughter, Sandra Lee; her parents, Frank, Mabel, Albert and Laura; her brother, Robert Galarneau; her sisters, Ruth Fogelstrom, Edith Richey, Mariann Bengtson, and Margaret Adams, her son-in-law, Jack Fider; and many other family members and friends.
She is survived by her children; Susan (Steven) Ulrick of Wichita Falls, TX, Gary (Linda) Prieve of Litchfield, and Sara Fider of Mandan, ND. She is also survived by grandchildren; Steven (Becky) Ulrick, Scott (Amber) Ulrick, Melissa Prieve, Laura (Dan) Talvitie, Adam Prieve, Dana (Jason) Splonskowski, Beth (Justin) Goetz, Michael Huncovsky, and Gretchen (Robert) Chilson, as well as 22 Great-Grandchildren; Allison, Anna, Avery, Alenia, Audie, Amelia, Anthony, Alex, Zoey, Tifani, Trinity, Christian, Dayla, Hannah, Matthew, Megan, Maddox, Elise Virginia, Isaac, Jacob, Robert and Miles.Virginia married Oliver Julius Prieve on 5 Jul 1947 in St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. Oliver was born on 4 Jul 1915 in Wisconsin; died on 26 Mar 2004 in Litchfield, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Sandra Lee Prieve was born on 16 Sep 1949.
- 33. Susan Virginia Prieve was born on 16 Sep 1950 in Meeker, Minnesota.
- 34. Gary Oliver Prieve was born on 8 Dec 1953 in Meeker, Minnesota.
- 35. Sara Jane Prieve was born on 14 Aug 1961 in Meeker, Minnesota.
18. Ruth L. Galarneau (6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Mar 1916; died on 11 Jun 2000 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut ; was buried on 17 Jun 2000 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan Fairfield County CT. Notes:
New York Times
JUNE 14, 2000
SWAN-Ruth G. of New Canaan, Connecticut on June 11, 2000. At the age of 84. Wife of the late Donald O. Swan, former President of Exxon Chemical. Beloved mother of Beverly S. Barnard of Ridgefield, CT and Sally S. Hartenstein of Coral Gables, Florida. Sister of Beverly Tobeck of Tustin, California, Gerald Galarneau of Minneapolis and Gordon Galarneau of Turkey. Mother-in-law of James Hartenstein. Grandmother of 7. Great grandmother of 2. Funeral Services Saturday, June 17 at 11AM at the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT. Visitation Friday 7:30-9:00PM at the Kane Funeral Home, 41 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT. Contributions to H.O.M.E., c/o 1st Congregational Church, 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877.
Family/Spouse: Donald Swan. Donald (son of Oscar Swan and Mathilda Bernice Strafelda) was born on 18 Jan 1916 in Minnesota; died on 27 Apr 1976 in Memorial Sloan‐Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
19. Gerald Hector Galarneau (6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Mar 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died on 11 Feb 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes:
WWII - 2nd Lt, Flight officer 44th Troop Carrier Squadron 316th Troop Carrier Group. Enlisted May 30, 1942 at Greenville, Mississippi Army Air Force. Enslistment shows as single without dependents, completed 4 years college and occuption "Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers". Army Serial # 15081426.
The 316th Troop Carrier Group, formed at Patterson Field, Ohio in early 1942, consisted of Headquarters, 36th, 37th, 44th, and 45th Squadrons. Staff sergeant pilots flew their C-47s in support of the British 8th Army across North Africa from Egypt to Tunisia, delivering supplies and pioneering in air evacuation. In July 1943 the Group dropped the 82nd Airborne Division into Sicily (operations HUSKY 1 and 2). In February 1944, the 316th moved to Cottesmore, England, its base for participating in the invasions of France (Normandy, D-Day), Holland (MARKET GARDEN), and Germany (VARSITY). After 30-months of overseas duty, the 316th Troop Carrier Group returned to the US in May 1945.Family/Spouse: Lillian Frances Graven. Lillian (daughter of John McWilliams and Agnes Carroll, daughter of Frank Graven and Charlotte Frances Carroll) was born on 18 Apr 1919; died on 20 Aug 2006 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
20. Gordan Douglas Galarneau (6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Jul 1919 in Lyon County, Minnesota; died on 30 Mar 2017 in Davis, California; was buried on 30 Mar 2017 in Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minnesota. Notes:
PFC US ARMY - WORLD WAR II
Family/Spouse: Evelyn Elizabeth Rahn. Evelyn was born on 3 Dec 1919 in Washington Twp, Le Sueur, Minnesota; died on 4 Jul 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Gordon Douglas Galarneau, Jr was born on 29 Jan 1944; died on 5 Aug 2021 in Billings, Montana.
- 45. Private
21. Richard Joseph Galarneau (6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Apr 1923 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 25 Apr 1981 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Dorothy Loretta Hayes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. D.B. Galarneau
Family/Spouse: Julia Marie Briant. Julia (daughter of Harvey Spooner Briant and Nora McSweeny) was born on 17 Jul 1923 in New Jersey; died on 27 Sep 1988 in Hennepin, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Private
- 48. Scott Curtis Galarneau was born on 28 Feb 1952 in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States; died on 14 Feb 2015 in Champlin, Minnesota.
- 49. Private
- 50. Private
22. B.J. Galarneau (6.Hector2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: F.D. Blanch, II. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
23. Dorothy Marie Galarneau (9.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1916 in Minnesota. Dorothy married Donald Albert Johnson on 7 Jun 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Donald was born in 1917 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Olivet V Galarneau (9.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in 1917 in Minnesota.
Generation: 4
25. Donna May Fogelstrom (13.Ruth3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Dec 1939 in Meeker, Minnesota. 26. Carol Ann Fogelstrom (13.Ruth3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jun 1943 in Mcleod, Minnesota. 27. Alfred Leroy Richey (14.Edith3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Oct 1938 in Meeker, Minnesota. 28. David Eugene Richey (14.Edith3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born in 10 OCT1940 in Meeker, Minnesota. 29. J.E. Richey (14.Edith3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) 30. Kathlenn Jeanette Bengston (16.Marion3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Feb 1943. 31. Linda Joyce Bengston (16.Marion3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Sep 1948. 32. Sandra Lee Prieve (17.Virginia3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Sep 1949. 33. Susan Virginia Prieve (17.Virginia3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Sep 1950 in Meeker, Minnesota. 34. Gary Oliver Prieve (17.Virginia3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Dec 1953 in Meeker, Minnesota. 35. Sara Jane Prieve (17.Virginia3, 5.Albert2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Aug 1961 in Meeker, Minnesota. 36. Private (18.Ruth3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 37. Private (18.Ruth3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) Private married J.C. Hartenstein [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
38. Private (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 39. Gerald Hector Galarneau, Jr (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas; died on 14 Apr 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 40. Private (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. Private
Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
41. Private (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 42. Private (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 43. Private (19.Gerald3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 44. Gordon Douglas Galarneau, Jr (20.Gordan3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Jan 1944; died on 5 Aug 2021 in Billings, Montana. Notes:
Died:
Gordon Galarneau Obituary
Here is Gordon Galarneau’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gordon Galarneau (Billings, Montana), who passed away on August 5, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Rinda Galarneau; his children, Jill Galarneau (Chad Yeftich), Wendy Penrod Auers (Larry) and Travis Penrod (Deb); his sister Gayle Galarneau; and his grandchildren, Sarah Royce, Brittany Domier, Aaron Johansen, Michael Taylor, Holly Knutson, Lori Taylor and Mallory Taylor.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 7th 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Two Memorial Services (8736 Camelot Ln, Billings, MT 59106).45. Private (20.Gordan3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 46. D.B. Galarneau (21.Richard3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 47. Private (21.Richard3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 48. Scott Curtis Galarneau (21.Richard3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Feb 1952 in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States; died on 14 Feb 2015 in Champlin, Minnesota. Notes:
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Obituary
Scott C. Galarneau
Galarneau, Scott C. age 62, of Champlin, passed away at home, surrounded by family on February 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by parents, Dick and Judy; nephew Ricky. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his wife of 35 years, Andie; children, Emily, Tony (Cassie) and Heidi (Jon); grandchildren (and best friends club), Rosalie and AJ; siblings, Sue, Rick and Julie, many other relatives and friends. Scott will be remembered for his humor and love of life. Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, February 27th at Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve.
Published on February 22, 2015Family/Spouse: A. Lefebure. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
49. Private (21.Richard3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 50. Private (21.Richard3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 51. Private (22.B.J.3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 52. Private (22.B.J.3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1) 53. Private (22.B.J.3, 6.Hector2, 1.John1)