Sherald D. (Jerry) Galster, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, MT.
Jerry was the first of five children of Ewald and Vera (Pfennig) Galster. He was born September 3, 1947 in Beulah, ND. The family moved to Wolf Point, MT when Jerry was a sophomore in High School. He graduated from WPHS with the Class of ’66.
In 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Viet Nam. Jerry spent 2 years there.
Upon returning to Wolf Point, he worked for Farmer’s Union Lumber and Standard Oil Company before accepting a position with MDU in October of 1969. Jerry worked there for the next 18 years. Due to poor health, he retired when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
He married Pam (Jensen) on April 23, 1971. They welcomed their son, Christopher Lynn in 1972. Two years later their daughter, Tamra Sue was born and the family was complete.
Jerry continued his military career by spending 18 years with the Montana National Guard. He was active in the WP Jaycees, holding the office of Treasurer. He spent 10 years serving his community as a member of the WPVFD.
Jerry was diagnosed with MS in 1986. This debilitating disease eventually led to his becoming a resident of Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, MT where he remained for 23 years.
Preceding him in death were his father, Ewald; his in-laws, Bea and Jerry Jensen; his brother-in-law Les Abraham and his sister-in-law, Jeri Ellen Jensen.
His loss is mourned by his mother Vera, and his sisters Sharon Abraham, Lavern Baker (Larry), Diane Kunda (Charlie), Kathleen Galster and their families.
Jerry will be greatly missed by his wife, Pam; his son, Chris (April) and granddaughters, Hope and Audrey of WA; his daughter, Tamra (Scott) and grandchildren, Kailen and Kody of ID.
A graveside service is planned for Sunday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery. Following the inurnment, family and friends are invited to the Church of Christ at 121 Benton Street for lunch. The family looks forward to this time of sharing memories of Jerry.
Gail L Dugan says
Pam, Condolences to you and your family. Praying for you and may you find comfort knowing that your many friends of yours and Jerry’s are praying for you. May Jerry find comfort in the Lord.
Dawn Allen says
So sorry for your loss Pam, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Patti and Duane Kern Parcel says
Our condolences
Louise says
Sorry to hear about Jerry. I’ll miss seeing him on Wednesday ‘s prayers for you.
Herman/Sharri Galster says
Pam, and Family
Our Condolences to you and your family
May it be a comfort knowing that Jerry is now living Life Everlasting.
Herman & Sharri Galster
Sonya O’Connor says
Dear Pam and Family May all of you find peace it’s been a long haul for all of you. I remember cutting Jerry’s hair and the he visits I usd to have with him. God Bliss all of you.
Sonya O’Connor
Kim Matthews says
My thoughts and prayers to all.
Richard Desch says
Dear Pam and family,
Our sympathies to you and your family. It has been a long haul for you. We miss seeing you and the Avon visits.
Linda and Rich Desch
Janice White Eagle-Johnson says
Jerry’s Family: I knew Jerry when we were in the Guards. We both served in Nam although in different units we always had a lot to talk about. When I heard he was in Valley Home I wanted to visit him and never made it. He’s finally at rest – my condolences to his wife and children.
Clarence & Billy says
Condolences go out to Pamela and family from Clarence and Billy
Clarence and Billy says
Condolences to Pam and family from Clarence and Billy
Joyce (Jackley) Baer says
My sincere condolences to you and your family Pam. May you find comfort and peace in our Lord Jesus in the days ahead.
Gloria Giese says
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jacki A Kaasa says
My deepest sympathys to you and your family and to Jerrys mother Vera
Its a difficult time for all of you at this time
Our prayers are with all of you
Jesus loves us Everyone
Harold and Bobbie Pfennig says
Pam and Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Uncle Harold and Bobbie
Dale S says
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Pam. GBY.
Linda and Craig Hveem says
Pam, Chris and Tamara…we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the lifetime of memories bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.