Obituary of Arnold R. Galli

Arnold R. Galli Sr. 93, of Auburn died on Wednesday February 23, 2005 in Federal Way. He was born in Auburn on July 8, 1911 and has been a resident of Auburn all of his life. He was a farmer, drove school bus and retired as an educator. Charter and also an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Auburn; Volunteer at White River Valley Museum; Served on the Auburn Centennial Commission; Participant in the Auburn Good Old Days; Received the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Home Town Hero Award; Auburn Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Month; Received the First Pioneer Spirit Award; He and Dorothy were married in l939. Messiah Lutheran Church dedicated their fellowship hall the “Arnold and Dorothy Galli Hall”. Survivors: Wife: Dorothy Galli, Auburn, WA Son: Arnie (Sandi) Galli Jr., Auburn, WA Son: Larry (Shanna) Galli, Arlington, WA Daughter: Kathi (Jim) Hennessey, Auburn, WA 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren Memorial Services Monday February 28, 2004 at 3:00 PM in the Messiah Lutheran Church, Auburn. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Mt. View Cemetery, Auburn. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the Church Memorial Fund. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guest book at www.klontzfuneral home.com. Arrangements by Klontz Funeral Home, Auburn