Dan Galbreath

Dan Galbreath, 93, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 27, 1926 in Kansas, Illinois the son of Reynold Galbreath and Dortha (Miller) Galbreath Scott. He married the love of his life, Peggy Swain, on December 9, 1961 and she survives in Centralia. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Peggy Galbreath of Centralia, he is also survived by his two children: Bruce Galbreath of Colorado Springs, CO and Stephanie Heinrich and husband Mike of Centralia; a grandson: Josh Warden and wife Megan of Centralia; two great grandchildren: Addison and Havlynn; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Eugene Galbreath, a half brother: Chris Scott and a daughter-in-law: Mary Galbreath. Dan served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He also served in the U.S. Air Force until 1952. Dan was the last living classmate of the Oakland High School Class of 1944. He worked for Western Electric for 31 years and worked at the Centralia V.F.W. Post 2055 as a bar manager, book keeper and he also served as Post Commander. Dan enjoyed playing golf, fishing, gardening, watching Jeopardy and listening to St. Louis Cardinals Baseball games on the radio. Most of all he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Funeral Services for Dan Galbreath will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by the Centralia American Legion Post 446 and Centralia V.F.W. Post 2055. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Judes Children's Hospital and Six Lemons and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Galbreath Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Dan Galbreath

September 27, 1926 - December 28, 2019