Richard “Rich” Lee Galla, 59, of Fairdealing, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Rich was born on Sept. 25, 1960, to Julius and Helen Galla of Hillsboro, Illinois.
Rich was a lifelong Chicago sports fan, he enjoyed watching sporting competitions, as well as playing video games. Rich spent his life as a laborer as well as a statistician. Rich loved watching the grandchildren play and spending time outside in the yard with his family. Rich was always offering to help anyone he could his last gift to the world was to be an organ donor. Rich was blessed to spend the time of his life with his lifelong partner Suzanne.
Richard is survived by his loving lifelong partner, Suzanne L, Galla; his sister, Angie Bryant (Steven), two brothers, Charles Galla(Joyce) and Roger Galla (Mary); two nieces, Andrea Johnson and Danielle Laporte; two great-nephews; one great-niece; three daughters, Kendra Young, Brandie Ferguson and Tina West; one son, Senio Ferguson; seven grandchildren, Devon Hill, Preston Ferguson, Dannika Basil, Dayton Ortiz, Ryanna West, Eli Ferguson and Elijah West.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Willow Ridge Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements.