Michael Terry Galvin Red Wing, Minnesota Obituary

Michael Terry Galvin

<p>Michael Terry Galvin, age 78, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Lake City Care Center.&nbsp; He was born July 23, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Marvin &ldquo;Red&rdquo; and Elnora (Nielsen) Galvin. Michael graduated in 1962 from Red Wing Central High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Mankato until he was drafted into the Army in 1965. After serving honorably in Vietnam, he was discharged from the Army in 1967. On September 21, 1968, he married Marcia Reinhardt in Nelson, Wisconsin. Michael worked for Ralston Purina in Hager City, Wisconsin for 35 years. He was a huge Vikings fan. Michael also enjoyed attending grandkids sporting events and going camping.</p> <p>He is survived by his wife, Marcia; daughter, Sarah (Wayne) Bailey; son, Christopher Galvin; grandchildren, Alexis and Heath Bailey; sister, Sue (Darwin) Reeck; nephew, Shane (Heidi) Reeck; and several step-brothers and step-sisters.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin &ldquo;Red&rdquo; and Elnora Galvin; and his brother, Gerald Galvin.</p> <p>Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.&nbsp; Online condolences can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com</p>
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Michael Terry Galvin, age 78, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born July 23, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Marvin “Red” and Elnora (Nielsen) Galvin. Michael graduated in 1962 from Red Wing Central High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Mankato until he was drafted into the Army in 1965. After serving honorably in Vietnam, he was discharged from the Army in 1967. On September 21, 1968, he married Marcia Reinhardt in Nelson, Wisconsin. Michael worked for Ralston Purina in Hager City, Wisconsin for 35 years. He was a huge Vikings fan. Michael also enjoyed attending grandkids sporting events and going camping.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia; daughter, Sarah (Wayne) Bailey; son, Christopher Galvin; grandchildren, Alexis and Heath Bailey; sister, Sue (Darwin) Reeck; nephew, Shane (Heidi) Reeck; and several step-brothers and step-sisters.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin “Red” and Elnora Galvin; and his brother, Gerald Galvin.

Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Aug
09
Visitation
Tuesday, August 09 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St
Red Wing, MN 
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09
Memorial Service
Tuesday, August 09 2022
11:00 AM
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St
Red Wing, MN 
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09
Graveside Service
Tuesday, August 09 2022
12:00 PM
Oakwood Cemetery
East Ave.
Red Wing, MN 
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