1940
Wayne
2015
Wayne Joseph Gallas
March 26, 1940 — February 10, 2015
A memorial service for Wayne Gallas will be held Saturday February 14th at 11:00 AM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel. The Reverend Thomas Loomis will officiate. Mr. Gallas, 74, of Rochester, died Tuesday February 10, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.
Wayne Joseph Gallas was born March 26, 1940 in Winona, the son of Vince and Mary Gallas. Raised in Winona, he was a graduate of Cotter High School and Saint Mary's College. In 1964, he was was united in marriage to Susan Lubinski. Mr. Gallas was employed by Red Owl, first as an assistant manager in Mankato, and then as a manager for their store in New Ulm. Moving to Rochester, he continued as a store manager with Red Owl at the Apache Mall location. Eventually, he became a manager of the Rochester Bridgeman's Restaurant, and then became the district manager for fifteen years. He concluded his career with the Pump House Restaurant, retiring five years ago.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing with his family and vacationing in Arkansas.
Mr. Gallas is survived by his wife Susan Gallas of Rochester; three sons, Greg (Bobbie) Gallas of Rochester, Jeff Gallas of Rochester, and Patrick Gallas of Saint Joseph, Arkansas; a daughter, Sara Gallas of Rochester; six grandchildren, Codey (Amanda) Gallas, Kylar Gallas, Seth Morse, Angela Morse, Olivia Morse, and William Morse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Mary Ann Prudoehl.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Online tributes are being welcomed, and may be written at this website.
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Wayne Joseph Gallas was born March 26, 1940 in Winona, the son of Vince and Mary Gallas. Raised in Winona, he was a graduate of Cotter High School and Saint Mary's College. In 1964, he was was united in marriage to Susan Lubinski. Mr. Gallas was employed by Red Owl, first as an assistant manager in Mankato, and then as a manager for their store in New Ulm. Moving to Rochester, he continued as a store manager with Red Owl at the Apache Mall location. Eventually, he became a manager of the Rochester Bridgeman's Restaurant, and then became the district manager for fifteen years. He concluded his career with the Pump House Restaurant, retiring five years ago.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing with his family and vacationing in Arkansas.
Mr. Gallas is survived by his wife Susan Gallas of Rochester; three sons, Greg (Bobbie) Gallas of Rochester, Jeff Gallas of Rochester, and Patrick Gallas of Saint Joseph, Arkansas; a daughter, Sara Gallas of Rochester; six grandchildren, Codey (Amanda) Gallas, Kylar Gallas, Seth Morse, Angela Morse, Olivia Morse, and William Morse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Mary Ann Prudoehl.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Online tributes are being welcomed, and may be written at this website.
Visitation
FEB 14. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Service
FEB 14. 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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