Louis G. Galamba, Jr. Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Louis G. Galamba, Jr., 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House. At Louis’ request no services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice. Louis was born in Kansas City, MO and remained a lifelong area resident. He attended the University of Missouri – Columbia and then joined the family businesses, Sonken-Galamba Metals Corp and National Compressed Steel. Family was the main focus in his life. Among his many hobbies he especially enjoyed seeing his daughters enter their show horses in the American Royal and other shows around the country. Louis enjoyed piloting his own airplane, hunting, fishing and many other outdoor activities. He and his wife Lou, of 63 years, loved to travel the world. In later years they became avid bridge players, attaining life master status in duplicate bridge. Louis was preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Sylvia Galamba; daughter: Terry Lynn Galamba; brother: Donald Galamba; brother-in-law: Julius Bankoff. He is survived by his wife: Lou, of the home; daughter: Cindy Galamba; son: Rocky Galamba, both of Overland Park, KS; sister and brother-in-law: Elaine and Erwin Sackin, Overland Park, KS; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Bill and Lucy Heyman, Spring, TX; sister-in-law: Joy Bankoff, Tulsa, OK. Louis will be greatly missed by his adoring family and by those who knew him. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Davidner and the excellent staff at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care for their many acts of loving kindness and wonderful care.