William G. Galle

William G. Galle, 100, of Sparta, IL, born Wednesday, May 4, 1921, in Marissa, IL, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021; at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, IL.

William was a forklift operator for Peerless Manufacturing. He was a member of Trinity U.C.C. and a farmer in Marissa, IL. He was a life member of New Athens V.F. W. Post #7710 and he was a US Veteran in the Army Air Corps and served throughout the South Pacific in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife, Berniece, nee Lehr, Galle
• Parents, William H. and Emma, nee Albers, Galle
• Grandson, Louis Galle
• Brothers:
  • Martin Galle
  • Albert Galle
• Sister, Viola Kraus

Surviving are his:

• Son, Dennis (Cindy) Galle of Marissa, IL
• Daughter, Diane (Paul) Harper of Sherrills Ford, NC
• Grandchildren:
  • Sarah (Brett) Moore of Monroe, NC
  • Clinton Galle of Venedy, IL
  • Victoria Galle (Justin Gale) of Marissa, IL
  • Heather (Matthew) Strickland of Charlotte, NC
  • Jarod Harper of Charlotte, NC
  • Patricia (Cali) Harper of Auburn, MA
• Great Grandchildren:
  • Grayson Moore
  • Lily Strickland
  • Ryder Strickland
  • Oleksyn Harper
• Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Trinity Biddleborn Cemetery, 5698 Biddleborn Road, Marissa, IL 62257 or Vitas Healthcare, 16 Executive Dr Ste 100, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Funeral: Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.