GALUSHA, Michael D. (1953-2019)

GALUSHA, GREVE, LAUX

Posted By: Nettie Mae (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:29

Michael Donald Galusha, age 66, of Avery, Texas, passed away unexpectedly, September 24, 2019, at his residence. Mike was born April 5, 1953 in Savanna, Illinois to Donald and Donna (Greve) Galusha.
A memorial service will be held November 2 at 10:00 am at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1364 Washington S. Andover Iowa.
Mike was a retired police officer with over 30 years of service in law enforcement. Prior to his 25 years with the Fort Worth Police Department (retired 2009), Mike was a Clinton County Deputy and also served a term as the Clinton County Sheriff in his hometown of Clinton, Iowa.
Mike enjoyed traveling with his family and loved spending time in the outdoors. He loved animals and was known to rescue strays. He could often be found reading, especially books about history and the military.
Mike's greatest joys were his daughter, Annette, and his grandson, Lander. Mike and Annette were very close. He was her compass, role model, and hero. Papa and Lander were best friends. They enjoyed playing, reading, learning, and creating mischief together.
Mike was a member of the Avery Missionary Baptist Church.
Mike is survived by his parents, Donald and Donna of Bryant, IA; daughter, Annette Laux, and husband, Phillip of Burleson, TX; Grandson Lander Laux. Three brothers, Chuck (Ray Gomez) Galusha of Morrison, IL, Jim (Iris Palmer) Galusha of Davenport, IA, and Brian (Mollie) Galusha of Clinton, IA. Two nephews Matt (Karley) Galusha of Hazel
Green, WI and Colton Galusha of Clinton, IA. Two Great Nieces,
Claira and Eleanor Galusha; "Adopted Nieces" he loved like his own daughters, Jaydn and Megan Sanborn; his beloved dogs, Sissy and Beach, and dove, Meko.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Avery Missionary Baptist Church, 160 US-82, Avery, TX 75554, and to the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices https://www.honorflight.org/. Mike's father, Donald, flew on an Honor Flight in September 2019.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be added at
www.clarksvillefuneralhome.com.
Published on October 29, 2019